Why do parents always think they know what is best in a relationship?
87289
to her, you are still her baby, and she only wants what is best.trust me, i have been there.sometimes, though, they are right.they see things about us and the people we are with, that we dont see.take her advice to heart, but make your own decisions.kindly let her know that you appreciate her love for you, but that you have to make yourself happy, and make your own mistakes.
968334
No, becuz when you have your relationship, they dont have anything to do with that.  You are happy with that person, this person loves you...they may even be your soulmate, you never let something great go, becuz of what your mother or father says.  \n\nYou live your life for you and no one else.  If you listen to what your parents say your whole entire life, you will never be happy.
671459
Your parents and close friends.  How your mother/father sees themselves.  Its all learning by example.
249046
Because they want to protect you, and because they want the "best" for you. \n\nYou have to show you family that you can be responsible, sensible, take care of yourself, and be independent. Don't fight with them, as in most cases that'll lead to larger problems. Demonstrate to them that you're a smart, responsible, and mature person and assert that you are capable of making your own decisions in your own life.\n\nI also understand, that some families are very strict and/or very traditional in their heirarchies, however that doesn't leave you powerless to do anything. It may strain your relations with your family sometimes, but if you're adult about it you'll be fine.
1039302
that is wrong.  they need to realize that you are their daughter. no matter what you did do and what you did to him, you are the one they should love and choose over any one else. i would personally let my dad know how i feel and then leave him to think about it and if your parents really care about you they will get their head out of their ass and realize what they are doing.
279426
arguments are never ending with parents..the peak of arguments ive had is when i was in my teens. Most of my arguments were why i shud'nt do all the things they told me not to do ! I tried to find out some of them, after unsuccessful arguments...but i realised much later that iam glad i didnt win all the time..
919045
to keep someone happy just stay honest and always communicate as for her parents they will need time and show them you are one to respect an love by example but always be yourself.
300878
that is a really good question.  Often times, family members know our weaknesses better than other people and they don't want us to be vulnerable to others who could take advantage of our weaknesses.  It's a double edged sword.  On one hand, you appreciate that it's their way of showing love and care but on the other hand, you want to be able to make your own decisions.  The truth is, however, that most of us don't make wise decisions all the time and we get burned because we don't have our guard up.  A family member doesn't need to have their guard up when they're not directly, emotionally involved.  They just get to be pragmatic.
543976
Why do you have to keep it from your parents in the first place? There is shame in liking someone and dating them it is part of life.
402965
I've always thought that those who are raised in wholesome caring environments where the parents are people to be admired, most likely would not rethink too seriously about adopting/sharing their parents belief systems. It seems family conflict and perceived parental flaws lead children to search for something better, something which makes sense to them and in turn assists them to create a separate identify from their parents. Although these young people would consider their childhoods less than enjoyable they in most cases make the most interesting adults. The road is long and hard and imbued with heartache but ultimately a new proud identify is formed. But even if your parents were to be admired and you see no reason to not follow their beliefs, life's hiccups come to all and through adversity we are all challenged to change and grow - if for no better reason than to cope with the current crisis. Thats life. So you are never too young to learn to re-evaluate or analyse your basic beliefs. Nobody but nobody stays static.
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In a perfect world, we would all be able to say that family should always come first. And if you are in a healthy fundtioning family this statement is true. However, parents who are abusive, drug users, neglectful, or alocholics with tempers..... cause the break down of many families. In those times, we look to our friends.....our extended families to help out.\nhowever, this question sounds to me like you are a young teen who is hearing the worry of caring parents about friends that you are hanging out with. \nDuring our teen years, we think our parents don't know that much and that they are really out of it...believe me, listen to them. It will save you a lot of trouble. Parents, good parents, really do know best.
442763
Be careful, your parents CANNOT possibly decide what is best for you unless you are a child.  Please LIVE and LOVE your own way in life...there is sooo much to be lost otherwise!
718533
Many different factors at play here. Two very important ones come to mind though:\n1) Different generations view things in a different light. Just as different cultures do.\n2)As parents we walk a fine line of protecting our kids, but letting them make their own decisions. This can backfire. By the time they're teens, they think they know whats best and want to prove it, and, as a parent, if you haven't created a close respectful relationship with your kid, you loose that grip.
1159447
A parent must be consistent. Children need the constant care and love of parents.
1049224
parents have their own reasons for doing so, just trust them and love them, be glad that u still have parents, you wouldnt know how it feels when they're gone.....
762882
They somehow believe that children spend the most time with their parents or with people that their parents would otherwise disapprove of, but given that their parents have "no personal assertiveness" or are working long hours in difficult and unpleasant jobs they have no time to see what their kids are up to and hence from whom they are receiving their bad influence. Society also assumes that bad parents are a bad influence on their children, whom it is assumed spend all day watching and learning bad habits from mum and dad. I think offspring in any situation get to compare their own parents with other people's families. Every family is dysfunctional in some way. It doesn't matter how you start out, as long as you finish the right way.
545713
mmmmmmmmmm if they think this way then u r wrong , u must try to improve them , if they arent improving leave it and u better be on right track in life , they might be of old thinking but i think if something is wrong and when u know it wrong and then also u r deyning that its not wrong then its a biggest mistake u r doing , so i think if ur parents are doing this thing then its totaly wrong , anyways , take care , bye