do uou still consider your parents ideas before making a decision?

Philippines
August 12, 2011 3:03am CST
Hi there. I know how important our family to us. They were there in good and in bad times. They will support us on every decision that we will be making in our life. Since we were a child, our parents served as our guide whatever things we will be doing. But when we reached the right age, and when you should decide of doing something, do you still consider your parents ideas before you come up with a decision? I will admit that at my age, I still want my parents idea before making a decision not just because I am still dependent with them but I believe that they know everything and they will never give me an idea in which I will be in a wrong path. How about you? Do you do the same thing?
18 responses
@asyria51 (2861)
• United States
12 Aug 11
I do not normally go to my parents in decision making process. I am married and have not lived at home in many years. Most of my decisions, will not directly effect them. I have made pretty good decisions my whole life due to the influence they had on my growing up. I think that not going to them for every little thing is a testament to the way they raised me.
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@hushi22 (4928)
12 Aug 11
in my age i do especially the point of getting married. i do so much. i always believe that it is important to talk to parents about decisions in life especially the big ones. because the adults or elders have more wisdom, experiences and emotions to share that are usually helpful for the young ones.
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
12 Aug 11
I am already a married person. So, decisions are done with consultation to my husband. I don't seek my parents' advice anymore . Though, for matters that really need the opinion of someone older or experienced in life, like using some home remedy for some illness, we do consult my parents and parents-in-law. They have been far more longer than us and have experienced using various home remedies, so we think, they are already expert in them.
• Philippines
14 Aug 11
Well since you are already married,of course, you will not ask your parents advice anymore. It will be you and your husband now. But there are some things that you really need your parents advice like what you have mentioned, when it comes to remedies in sickness, they are the right person to be ask for because for sure they know everything because of their experience in life.
@rollylolly (2843)
• India
12 Aug 11
Hi friend I am old and independant enough to take my own decisions but I still value my parent's decision . They have lot of experiences and have seen life more closely than me . They love me and guide me whenever I am wrong . If at all I am forced to take decision single handedly I make it a point to consult with them if possible . They are my best friends in this world and I believed I am blessed to have them by my side always to support and guide me .
• Philippines
14 Aug 11
Hello there. Well I am happy that you still consider your parents advice. That is a sign of respect for them. definitely, our parents wants the best for us so they will not give us a wrong idea to consider when we are making decision. Thank you for the response..
@mmespino (77)
• Philippines
12 Aug 11
Yes i did. this is not just a sign of respect but there are things they see that we don't, maybe because of their experiences. asking their idea is of great help in coming up with a very good decision. however, at the end of the day a decision is all ours.
• Philippines
13 Aug 11
You are right, our parents has a lot of experiences compared to us so their advice is really important. That is why, every-time I will be making a decision, I just always see to it that I will ask first my parents. Then I will decide what I really want.
@imkrabii (38)
• Philippines
16 Aug 11
I love talking to my parents whenever it is all about decision-making. I know that I have the idea in mind and I can somehow give a decision to almost anything, but it's always nice to hear our parents' say about things. They have been long here and we all know that they have quite a huge experience to almost everything. That's one thing that you can't just take away from them which can really help us in a bunch of ways. I always put into consideration what they have to say before I make a tough decision for myself, since I have proved many times already that they really know best.
@jsae29 (1120)
• Philippines
14 Aug 11
No,I don't consult them anymore. I think can very well make my own decisions. And I don't want to burden them or worry about my situation anymore. However sometimes I do think of what they'll do if ever they are in my situation.
• China
13 Aug 11
I am already old enough but I still value my parents idea.When I have something difficult to make a dicision,I will ask for opinions from my friends and my parents.My parents will always give a considerable and effective opinions,but they just will never force me to do anything.They just let me to do the final dicision.I think because our parents they live much longer so they watch life much closer.So I think their opinions are just valuable and they will be happy if you ask for help from them because they feel they are just respected.
@pogi253 (1586)
• Philippines
13 Aug 11
Having the care of family is always a good thing, but how significant that livelihood is to parenting hinge on on the parents and occasionally the quantity of children. Whether both parents effort is another aspect. It also depends on the assistances and sensitive health of the abrupt family. Family support is somewhat that people in adjacent families love. It is a symbol of solid family health, and solid family health is always vital. As it applies precisely to parenting, however, the support of family does be subject to on the situation.
• China
16 Aug 11
I always obey my parents' advice. Because I think their experience is richer than mine. But sometimes I have my own idea,I want to comply with my idea. Of course my parents will support me,but after considering,I think maybe they are right,and obey them again.
@Triple0 (1904)
• Australia
13 Aug 11
Yeah, it's good to hear different sides from different people, especially your parents before making a decision. Your parents since birth, have always shaped your ideas, values and morals. They are there as a guide through all your difficulties and can help you make hard decisions. It's always good to consider your parents' suggestions.
13 Aug 11
After I left home for University ,I realised that parents'ideas still are very useful. Frankly speaking,before I went to University I thought my parents'ideas were out,not good at all.However, when I left home and studyed in a University which is very far from home,I found many words they said is proved to right.Therefor I think we should consider parents' idea.
• India
12 Aug 11
Sometimes our decision will not give correct direction for us. At that time, it is advisable to get advices from elders. Depending upon the situations it is better to take ideas from the parents before making any decision.
@BXGlue (3)
• United States
12 Aug 11
Not really, the choices they made was one of the main reasons I'm here today. This is my life, why should I take the ideas that my parents have and use them in my life. I don't want to end up just like them...
• Philippines
12 Aug 11
Yes, definitely I will consult my parents with regards to decision making since they have been wiser in life and they have more experience than I do. I do balance my decision and I can never be wrong to consult the right person since I trust my parents and we do agree at most times.
• Philippines
12 Aug 11
I suppose I could say that I still ask for my parents ideas before making a decision about anything. Anything that concerns them, anyway. I'm married and usually most decisions that concern my family are made by my husband and me. One of those decisions will be where to send our daughter to school next school year. She will be starting nursery and so we want a good foundation for her education. Other decisions we would probably ask their ideas for would be small things like family vacations, or planning for an event. But decisions centering on our family would mostly be done definitely by me and my husband. Since my parents are a bit on the old side, they don't have much ideas on the current trends, anyway.
@TenzhoLee (193)
• Malaysia
12 Aug 11
I would think through my parents idea before making a decision. Like, my parents often persuade me to take on Doctor, lawyer or engineer course. These course might be highly paid. But I am not interested in any of them. I am not going to suffer for the next 30 year just to follow my parents decision or show them a little respect. It is your life, not your parents'. Yes they might be happy if we follow their advice. But I believe they might be even happier when they saw me doing things that I enjoyed and live the life to the fullest!
@enigma13 (372)
• Philippines
12 Aug 11
Not always but I do consult my father when it comes to huge decisions. I just want to know his take on certain situations. His ideas help me weigh my options. I don't think there's anything wrong with consulting your parents no matter how old you are granted that you are in good terms. Some people just prefer not to.