Why don't parents understand...?
440418
Not quite enough info to fully answer the question, but I will try based on normal family life.  It is great that the truth was told, and believe it or not, credit was likely given.  However, assuming that rules and guidelines were in effect about going to this type of party and behaving the way she did, then the problem is that rules were broken.  In a family, parents set guidelines and make rules to protect their children.  These rules are dictated not to make the childs life miserable, but to ensure thier safety and hopefully to guide the child on a path to becoming a productive member of the family and society in general.  \nIn this one instance that you gave, how many rules do you think were being broken, and what is the worst case scenerio resulting from breaking these rules (be honest with yourself).  Here are a few examples: alcohol poisoning, pregnancy, mono, aids, STD's, arrested, DUI, and a lot of other posibilities.  Parents have to consider the worst case scenerio and then try to teach their children how not to be a victim.  They also recognize that all boundries will be tested.  Rules are given because parents know that their children will test all boundries and do stupid things.  Punishment is how a parent teaches the child that they pushed the bounderies too far.\nPunishment, in this case grounding, is simply the way a caring parent loves thier child by loving them enough to make the child understand that whenever lines are crossed, there are consequences.\nP.S. Believe it or not, all parents were once teenagers pushing their own bounderies and facing consequences.  Chances are that whatever you are doing or thinking of doing, your parents have already done it or been exposed to it.  Life hasn't changed that much since your parents were teenagers.
361074
Thank you from a mom's viewpoint.  I think it's lack of supervision.  The computer may be in an area of the home that's is shut off from the adults.  Also I don't think some parents know what type of questions are being asked.
630771
Even though this isn't what you probably want to hear, but unless your parents are completely crazy, which is possible, but they are only doing what they think is best.  You have to think about things from their point of view.  Is there anything that you could try comprising on?!  Or have you tried talking to them?!  Talking goes a long way.  I was young once and now that I'm older I see what my parents were talking about.  Just don't tell them that.  But they are probably also thinking about things from when they were your age and what you need to do is sit them down and explain to them that you aren't like them you are trying to do your thing.  Just keep your head up, things will get better
940457
Some parents have the misconception that if they ignore the "sex" issue that their children will not be curious about it. That is unfortunate. I had many young ladies come through the hospital where I used to work who were pregnant mostly because they were uneducated in the sexuality department.All children should be taught sex and they should be taught from the parents moral standards and background. I think some parents don't know how to approach the subject with their kids. I also think that many are uncomfortable with their own sexuality so it makes it very hard for them to talk to their kids and explain something that they are uncomfortable talking about themselves.
1027917
I can't imagine why a child who is too young to understand what these parents were doing is old enough to be on the computer by themself. If you really are a little kid who doesn't know, you have to ask your parents. And you shouldn't be talking about stuff like this on Yahoo answers. It's private.
277960
I would have to contribute this partly to the parents.  These days, parents are not as involved in their children's education as they once were.  Also, there is a growing number of parents who condone WHATEVER it is that their child is doing (even if it is the wrong thing).  The parents will always come to the child's defense and blame everyone else.  Additionally, there is a lack of discipline in the homes because parents are afraid to firmly (spanking) discipline their children because of legal retort.  And last, I will have to say that the government is doing very little to support educators (teachers and instructors).
141131
I think a lot of people go through not being able to tell their parents about how they want to live. especially when their parents are really religious. I had a hard time telling them that I was dating my boyfriend, now husband. I can't even imagine how hard it would be for you.\nbut if you really want to live the way you want to live, than you have to tell them. if they love you, they will learn to understand and respect your lifestyle.\nit took my family about 6 months to talk to me again when they found out that I moved in with my boyfriend and I didn't want to belong to their church.\nhang in there, and your parents will come around.\ngood luck!
596400
how old are you ?...didn't your parents already have this talk with you
234046
I think your parents need you love, just like you need thiers, take it from there and always remember that they helped raise you and educate you the way they did, if it wasn't for thier efforts, you'ld be a lesser person than what you are today.\n\nSo when it comes to parents, I always deal on a platform of love, and sacrifice. Don't forget that most likely, they will not be around for that long.
923796
many kids feel that their parent care less for them than their friends,that's how some kids get mixed up in gangs and cults.believe me no people are gonna love you like your mom who cared for you since conception.their are exceptions,rare though.we may not always understand why our parent is the way they are,but usually in time the child comes to realize that parents only want their kids to live better than they did.
598698
Does it matter what others' believe? I think that too much time is spent wondering what others' think. I see the wind, but I know it's there.\nTalk to your parents to gain some insight. it's a good way to communicate with them.
399575
First you need to find out why they will get mad. Is it money they can't afford to spend?  Is it that they are over protective and don't want to see you get hurt?  Sometimes parents "act" angry towards kids because they can't afford things that kids ask for but are too ashamed to admit it to a child. If it is neither then you need to find out the underlying reason and solve it.  Then there will be no reason to refuse.
769174
no they don't realize it.  their parents didn't teach them.
1143032
they have an easy life...all new things are available to them.\nthier parents had to live in tougher conditions.\nteens are hovever not that much satisfied.\ncheers
573141
They don't understand it.
24639
CALMLY talk to your parents. LISTEN to what their concerns are. I am a son, parent, and soon to be grand parent ... Although I rarely took my parents' advice and changed my life because of it, when I did LISTEN, it made my life easier. My parents realize (and I realize as a parent) that kids will NOT do what they want them to do, but if the parents are HEARD, it makes life easier for you, your parents, and the "mate" you are talking about. Think about what they are saying to you, DON'T ARGUE or MAKE THEM THINK like you think - that ain't happening - You allready know your opinion, now PLEASE take 10 minutes and hear the opinion of your parents.
225661
Oh Honey but that is the problem; we do understand what you as a teenager is going thru ( been there, done that) most parents don't want their teens to go thru the same garbage as they did ( just as our folks did for us and their folks before them). You as teens think that parents couldn't possibly know anything about what you are feeling because they are "OLD".