Is it bad to never tell your parents about what's going on in your life?

Asked By: Maryse7 18-21, F 8 months ago

I never tell them anything even if some drama is going on I just don't want to be questioned and it feels all awkward and weird.

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Posted by BamPow 1 Sep 27th, 2012 at 9:02AM

It depends on if they take an interest in you and aren't consumed and self-obsessed with their own drama. When I was your age, the so-called adults in my life were too wrapped up in their own soap operas to worry about what the teenagers were doing. As a parent, I've always been there for my kids and have always had a good open line of communication with both my son and daughter, and we hang out and talk about things all the time. So, it really depends on how genuinely interested your parents are in you and your life.

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Reply by Maryse7 Sep 27th, 2012 at 9:07AM

they always ask if something is wrong or how my day was I always felt awkward and weird talking with my mom or dad
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Reply by BamPow Sep 27th, 2012 at 9:13AM

If they actually care, don't shut them out. Obviously, you aren't going to tell them everything, and I'm sure my kids don't tell me everything. However, not all kids have parents who care, so be grateful for that and talk to them sometimes. They may surprise you and have some good feedback for you.
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Posted by sabrynabrooklynne Sep 27th, 2012 at 9:36AM

yes. thats not good to keep them out.

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Posted by Lucinnda Sep 27th, 2012 at 8:56AM

it's often quite necessary.

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Posted by Hirafu Sep 27th, 2012 at 8:51AM

I never really lied or kept things from my parents but they knew better than to try and tell me what I could and could not do ;)

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Posted by TheBoyWonder Sep 27th, 2012 at 8:50AM

I never told my parents anything, I couldnt trust them. However if youre parents support and respect you then maybe you should

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Reply by Maryse7 Sep 27th, 2012 at 9:06AM

my parents alwasy try to help its just weird talking to them i just feel so awkward and weird
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Reply by TheBoyWonder Sep 27th, 2012 at 9:53AM

look, youre still finding your feet as an adult and maybe you just dont want to rely on them as much. its not a bad thing, as long as you arent doing anything really stupid
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Posted by megan420 Sep 27th, 2012 at 8:48AM

Yeah I learned from that. Do not go to far with the whole 'telling' thing because it could be badd. :) But.. Listen to there advixe actually. The thing I learned in life was that I always should of listened to there advice. But I always thought they were old hags haha so.. :)

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Posted by l3b25 Sep 27th, 2012 at 8:46AM

i think u should appreciate them while they still there

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Posted by loveconsultant Sep 27th, 2012 at 8:45AM

yes, dont give them details but at least they should skirt the periphery

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Posted by Lushiro Sep 27th, 2012 at 8:45AM

I surely don't get shoved off as hormones or exaggeration well if you tell your children to always come to you to talk but you shun them away with that kind of disrespect and apathy then you should've just kept your mouth shut.

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Reply by Maryse7 Sep 27th, 2012 at 9:04AM

they don't mind well my mom doesn't my sister tells her crap all the time and she always listens and helps but its just awkward talking with parents.
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