View Full Version : i need help with my family argument
kt2369
June 5th, 2009, 10:40 PM
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Aneklusmos
June 6th, 2009, 09:58 AM
Sounds to me that your mom is a little over protective. She may be scared that you're growing up and shes losing her "little girl". Your dad is a little bit more realistic about it though. I think your whole family needs to sit down together, and as mature individuals, decide what your guidelines are for hanging out with friends. And if your mom starts acting unreasonable, just tell her something like, "mom, I'm getting older and I'. going to need to start making my own decisions. please listen to me reasonably." Hope that helps
byee
June 6th, 2009, 02:12 PM
You won't like my answer, so brace yourself: Suck it up.
"No" means "No", and if your mom said "No", then it's "No", until you and she can work it out. Talking with dad and getting his permission for something you know mom doesn't approve of is really a 'no no' in most families, even if you think she's totally irrational and unreasonable, or unreachable by phone. Disregarding a parent simply b/c you disagree with them is not only a recipe for conflict, but not a good way to conduct yourself in a relationship. If you disagree with someone of some importance in your life, you really do have an obligation to try to work things out when you disagree. Sometimes that works, but sometimes it doesn't. But, there are things that are more important than getting what you want when you're in a commiteed relationship with someone else.
Apologize to your mom, let her know that you showed bad judgement, explain to her why you did what you did, and see if you can't get the toothpaste back in the tube here.
The Freed
June 6th, 2009, 03:58 PM
Yeah, don't go to another parent if the first says no.
It's just creating a future argument.
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