How old do you have to be until your parent stop trying to control your life?

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@jen14ed (865)
Philippines
September 9, 2009 9:33pm CST
How old do you have to be until your parent stop control your life? I will be 28 in November. why still now my parent control my life? why do some parents insist on having their child life go a certain way and if it's not than its wrong? Am i wrong?
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@amybrezik (2118)
• United States
10 Sep 09
Parents spend 18 years usually "controlling" their children. It's a hard thing to give up. I am 28 and my mother still treats me like I am 12. I have two kids of my own and she doesn't agree with everything I do when raising them. As much as she tries to offer opinions and advice, it comes across as controlling to me. I just have to constantly remind her that I am an adult and while I appreciate her concerns I don't always agree with them. Her job is done and she needs to let me be my own person and be the type of mother I want to be. Just try not to let them control your life.
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@EliteUser (3964)
• Australia
20 Sep 09
Hey, Yea I know it sucks, terribly! Believe it or not, I don't even know my bank details yet, and I don't even know how to deposit/withdraw money from the bank. All my friends learned this years ago, but my mother keeps on saying, "you don't need that money, you will waste it." I am getting rather annoyed now. Make sure you have a good day, God bless and Happy Lotting!!
@genihanna (358)
• United States
10 Sep 09
I hate to tell you this - but, they NEVER stop! I'm 51 and my mother still has something to say about everything I say or do. Parents have good intentions, but they don't seem to realize the profound effect they have on their kids. On the positive side, if they didn't care, they wouldn't say anything!
@Hatley (163781)
• Garden Grove, California
10 Sep 09
hi jen my dad tried to stop; me from marrying the man I did marry'bycutting me out of his will.I was 29 so some fathers' dont ever give up.I did not want his money and I married a' man who loved me unconditionally and we were together for 43 years. so let yourself step arou nd your dad and get on with 'your life.he must relinquish control. you are not wrong jen.
@bird123 (10632)
• United States
13 Sep 09
The answer is they stop controlling your life when you no longer allow them to control your life. This is your life. You are only wrong if you allow someone else to lead it for you!! Listen to the advice of others but WALK YOUR OWN PATH!!!Life's lessons are best learned that way. Have a long talk with your parentsAdult to Adult. Be firm but loving. They always understand.