how would you feel and react if yourson/daughter say hurting words to you.

@nita04 (268)
Philippines
August 4, 2012 5:46am CST
Most of the time generation gap between you and your children is very obvious. There are beliefs and behavior in today's generation that is not accepted in yesterdays generation. Because we know what is tolerable or not that we always impose certain values to them which most of the time they recent and resort to conflict. We come into disbelief that our children could say something unpleasant towards us,when in fact our only purpose is for them to be good men and women.
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@silverfox09 (4708)
• United States
4 Aug 12
I would feel just awful if my child say anything hurtful to me . I know good parents will push you ti be the best you can while it may not be what we want to do at the time but in the long run we will come to realize that they were right .
@nita04 (268)
• Philippines
5 Aug 12
For the children, respect and love must be expressed now, not when it is too late.
@minmin45 (166)
4 Aug 12
Kids are influenced by television, music with swears, movies, video games, and all the kids rebelling around them. The new generation thinks that swearing is normal and okay. They are very different from yesterday's generation and that is a fact that we have to accept!
@nita04 (268)
• Philippines
5 Aug 12
yes, minmin45, I think the environment has a great factor towards the behavior of our children and if we are not firm in disciplining them what would be their future.
@mauier113 (688)
• Philippines
4 Aug 12
Well, I have that problem with my teenage daughter. She always thinks when I'm scolding her that I'm ruining her life. I did'nt expect her to turn out this way when she reached her teenage years. She was a nice little girl. She became like this when she became a teenager. Maybe it could be the influences of her friends... We parents know that we just want the best for our children and why they don't understand that...those words that they say really hurts us like a knife cutting through inside and it always make me cry and felt bad whenever we had some discussions and conflicts. And her accusations to me really hurts. I just always ask myself, where did I go wrong. But I'm still hoping that one day she'll realized all the good things I'm doing for her. That it's all for her sake, that all her happiness is all I want for her in the future. The fulfillment of her dreams.
@nita04 (268)
• Philippines
5 Aug 12
Hi, mauier, it hurts very much when we hear unpleasant words from our children, they did not realize that we're only after there welfare. As parents we are very much protective and we shower them all the love we can give, so we're hoping for a little respect.
@riyauro (6421)
• India
4 Aug 12
Hi nita, this is everywhere. I have very rarely seen kids who are very nice to parents and don't say hurting words ever. Most are responding badly and say hurtful words. I would be very hurt if my kids say hurting words to me. Parents are parents and they will not want bad for their kids. All parents do is to protect their kids but kids take it other way round. I really don't know how to explain it to children because councilling doesn't seem to work. have a good day.
@nita04 (268)
• Philippines
5 Aug 12
riyauro, I also have noticed from other families, they also experience the same thing. Might be because of the influence of their friends and what they see outside our home.
• Philippines
5 Aug 12
Thank God so far my 16 year old daughter and 13 year old son still didn't say anything unpleasant to me. I hope they will never be. But I know that there will be a time that we will encounter differences. If ever that happens I would be very sad but I will try my best to understand their innermost thoughts. But I still believe in the saying that - Mother knows best. So as much as possible I ask them to value my advice and I always tell them that whatever I do or say, it is for their own sake.
@mariaperalta (19073)
• Mexico
4 Aug 12
Im a lucky mom my son has never said anything bad to me. he knows I wouldnt go for that. he also saw how his dad would always talk bad to me. Thats why we arent together anymore.
@sender621 (14894)
• United States
4 Aug 12
When a parent brings a chikd into the world, thery expect certsin things to always be a part of that relationship such as love and respect and appreciation for each other. Parents don't expect to hear hurtful words from their children. Parents can often become discouraged and depressed as they think it is their fault that their children are turning to hurtful words.We instill certain beliefs in our children an expect to be rewarded with appreciation of those beliefs.
• Philippines
4 Aug 12
Oh, how old is your son/daughter? When they reach their teens and get confusing feelings because of raging hormones, growing, up, fitting in, they morph into horrible monsters. Be that as it may, you should never tolerate their behavior because once you bow down to what they like, they will feel superior to you. I sometimes would feel like crying if my daughter says mean things, but the important thing is I would be able to tell her calmly that I won't tolerate her behavior, she has to follow my rules, because I want her to grow up without being mean. Oh, it's quite a battle sometimes, and sometimes I do believe those hormones give them those horrible moods, because sometimes, they can be quite sweet too. Just discipline them with love and never, ever be a buddy, but a mentor to them.