rebellious children.. who do you think to be blame??

Philippines
June 13, 2012 8:20am CST
These days, rebellious children or teenagers are common. But who do you think to be blame with their attitudes? Is it the parents who become so negligent in taking good care of their children? Or is it the children who gets to be evolved by their generation? They tend to be easily distracted and absorbing those bad influences that they can get from the people that surrounds them. Who to blame?? parents or their children??
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@Suebee (2013)
• Canada
13 Jun 12
I don't think anyone is to blame. There have been rebellious children, teenagers especially since the beginning of time. It's natural for teen to want their independence, to break away from their parents, test the rules and limits and find themselves. It's part of growing up and becoming independent, responsible adults. It's a stage that every person goes through. To what degree a person experiences rebellion varies with each person and their circumstances.
• Philippines
14 Jun 12
Yes, it's true.. it's part of our teenage life. But what if that person still rebels even when he/she matures?? Who do you think to be blame?? However, we can't admit the fact that children/teenagers these days are hard headed already and so much influenced with different factors. They can even easily get to be curious and do what they think is good. I just feel sad about the next generation's children..
@Suebee (2013)
• Canada
14 Jun 12
If they are still rebellious once they mature then it is entirely their own fault. The parents certainly are not responsible for the actions and attitudes of their grown children. While there are indeed some hard-headed teenagers/children, there always has been and always will be. You are right that people are influenced by many different factors but that's life. Our experiences definitely have an influence over who we become and how we react to situations. It is nobody's fault, it's just the way we learn. It's all part of our journey, our life experience, choices we make on how to react and what attitudes to adopt. In my opinion there is absolutley no need to feel sad about the next generation's children. Why do you feel sad for them?
• Philippines
14 Jun 12
It's just that many teens these days are not properly raised well with their parents. I based this from the place I live. Here in our area, there are a lot of teens who have been so rebellious and get pregnant so early. As if they can really handle their situation easily. As if they're not having financial problems in life. They didn't think first what life they can give into their children. And in the future..will their children be implanted of good attitudes?? As has been said, our parents are our first teachers.. So what you have shown to them.. it will be absorb in their minds.
@nemrac12 (388)
• Philippines
14 Jun 12
Hello mylotter, good question you have. For me it is the parents whom to be blamed for becoming rebellious of their child/children. We parents not only taking care of the children, giving what they need, we should also show or express our love to them. By what? By being a good example of a good parents. First never quarrel in front of your children, avoid telling bad words. Never do things that is not good in front of them, because we knew children idolized their parents. So if parents do things bad, child may adapt that doing bad. Always talk to our children or schedule a bonding moment to them. Because if both parents are busy with their work, tend to forget their children. Children will look for some attention outside home.
• Philippines
14 Jun 12
Yes, that's true. I also believed this thought. As they say, home is our first school and parents are our the first teachers in our lives, so, they seemed to be the foundation of what we would become in the future. Thanks for the comment Nemrac.. and thanks also for appreciating my question.
14 Jun 12
From my perspective, children become rebellious from the ways and conditions of the environment in which they are born and brought up. Parents are lot of times responsible for making their children rebellious because when a child is born, they are just like raw mud, they can be shaped to any form and can be harden. There is also a saying " Charity begins from home", so parents should take full care of their children in making them a good citizen in future.
• Philippines
14 Jun 12
I agree with you Yumnamprem.. I am proud to say that I have been raised well by my parents. I also thanked them for making our family wonderful and united. It's I think one of the factor that makes a child good and obedient. I hope other families could also keep their bond tight to raise better individuals in the future.
@lampar (7584)
• United States
23 Jun 12
I will say parents are to be blamed for their rebellious teenagers, the responsibility of providing the right path and the correct guidance on these children are solely belong to their parents, and no one else. If the parent doesn't take any action to right the wrong of their teenagers, and did not play an active role in their children life during parenthood, then they have no business of bringing them into this world, it is always easier to blame it all on everyone and everything around you on the bad influence your children get from society, but ultimately, it is the rights of parent to teach and discipline their children, not an outsider if the children begin to show signs of rebellion against parent and authority. Of course parent can always prevent their children from hanging around with the wrong crowd and make friend with persons with dubious characters, they just have to pay attention and get involve in their children activity to make that happen.
• Philippines
23 Jun 12
Yes, very well said Lampar. I do agree with you. The parents really took a part on molding us into a better sons/daughters. But I also believe that it's also up to us if we'll continue as being good children of them. So, I also believe that we have the responsibilities on how we suppose to live our life well. Parents should indeed monitor us every now and then because not all we think that is right is the better decision for us.. As has been said, mothers/parents know best..
@cwong77 (2010)
• Malaysia
14 Jun 12
nobody should be blame.. the responsibilities of both parent and children are equal. A parent is to ensure proper education, teaching and guidance for the child to learn the right and wrong, the child on the other hand, should be able to differentiate the right and wrong. It's an chicken and egg thing when come to child and parenting matters..
• Philippines
14 Jun 12
Yes, I also agree with you. Well, it's indeed up to us if we'll hold on to the values our parents have taught us. Thanks for the thoughts Cwong..
@alutka (211)
16 Jun 12
I think parents have a huge impact on the education of children, but we can not always be wrong to blame the child's behavior rodzicow.Zdaza that despite our efforts, despite the time we devote to our kids, and so they choose another path, this zla.A Sometimes yes, with as a parent we do not just cope with child rearing, especially now in a world full of electronics, the Internet.
• Philippines
19 Jun 12
Yes, it's true Alutka.. Thanks for your thoughts.. As has been said parents are our first teachers..
• Kochi, India
16 Jun 12
The whole family is to blame.If kids have a problem they should talk to their parents about it,and parents should spent time to know whats happening in their child's life, before situation gets so bad that the child feels tha,the only way out, is to run away from home.
• Philippines
16 Jun 12
Hmm.. thanks for the thoughts Garavegeta.. Yes, I also think it could be right that the whole family is also responsible with this. But I think the very main is the parents.. They are thought to be our first teachers. But in the end.. it's up to the children to continue putting in mind all they have learned. And then the other members of the family follows to be responsible into the children's actions or attitudes too..
@sid556 (30960)
• United States
13 Jun 12
Hi Karstine, I think it would be hard to blame any one factor on why a child becomes rebellious. In some cases, it could be the parents but I think it'd be a stretch to say it is always the parents. I raised 4 girls and they ALL experienced a bit of rebellion in their teen years which I think is pretty normal. One was ridiculously rebellious. I do think that as parents, it is important to instill strong moral values in them when they are very young. It may not seem it but those values do stick and they will fall back on them later on when they get beyond the teen years.
• Philippines
14 Jun 12
I agree with you Sid. Yes, it's true as parents, it is their responsibility to impose good values to their children even when they are young. It may be so possible that all they've learned during their young years, may also influenced their teen or adult time. It could be true that parents should be blame because they are the foundation of every child's attitude and personalities. But it's also up to the child if he/she will keep those 'til the end of time.