Parent Teen Perils
@pranaywhizmachine (130)
India
April 2, 2010 3:19pm CST
Why is it that parents always think what their children decide to do with their life is wrong? Why will they always think that they know better their their kids about their childrens life. I understand that they want their children to prosper and have respect in the society. but is it right to try to make their children do only what they want them to do. Why cant they think of the child's interests and talents. Why is the child not given an opportunity to rise up in his/her own field.
3 responses
@maximax8 (31053)
• United Kingdom
7 Apr 10
I know a lady whose mother said her daughter must work for the civil service. Her daughter didn't want to do that career but was forced into it. The lady wanted to work as a nurse. Parents always think they know best what will suit their child when he or she grows up.
If a child has a particular talent he or she should be encouraged in that area. For example he or she might be talented at music. I know a man that tried to become a pop star. He didn't get to be that popular but he had a lot of fun trying. A parent might say to such a teen go and get a proper job.
If a teenage girl gets pregnant at sixteen years old her parents might well be disappointed. They might say some harsh things to her that are hurtful. With loving support she could have her baby and carry on her education. A lady with an artist like ability might make a wonderful hairdresser.
My oldest son is fourteen years old. I encourage his school work and his report is always pleasing. I wonder which career he will do. I wish he had more direction but he is unsure. I asked him form tutor and he said my son could become a university lecturer in the future.
@bird123 (10632)
• United States
6 Apr 10
Parents just hate to let go. Parents do have much more experience with life so teens should at least listen. Listen to the advice of others but walk your own path. Life's lessons are best learned that way. If you are a teen with controlling parents, then it's time for communication. Communication is key in all relationships.Talk with them. Reason with them. Explain it all. Remember, you are half of both of them. If you communicate, they might just understand better than you realize.
@aditya369 (86)
• India
2 Apr 10
parents always think best for their children but in career issues it is best to leave the child to his interest. it is not a good option to force the children to go against their will in career the parents may feel happy that their son/daughter has become what they want but the child may become frustrated and they lack job satisfaction and will lead a miserable life all together. so it is best to leave the choice to the children.
