Many arguments teenagers have with their parents are about one thing: independence. As you get older, you'll want to do more stuff on your own, without your mom and dad tagging along with you. The arguments generally start when your parents think you aren't ready for extra responsibility while you think you are. Arguing with your parents isn't the best solution at all, but the best solution is gaining trust from your parents and normally they won't be worried about increasing your independence
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- 1Agree a time you'll be home with your parents, and always make sure you keep to it. If you can't get home by 9.30, they'll never let you out until 10.00.
- 2Agree with them some 'friends time' and some 'family time' so that they know you wont be spending your whole weekend out with your friends
Agree with them some 'friends time' and some 'family time' so that they know you wont be spending your whole weekend out with your friends. - 3Always tell your parents where you are, and who you're with. They won't feel much worried letting you go off on your own if they know what you're up to.
- 4Introduce them to your friends. They won't imagine you getting into trouble if they know how they are.
Introduce them to your friends. - 5Call in and tell your parents that you're OK from time to time. The less they worry about you, the more independence you'll gain.
- 6Never lie to your parents about where you're going. If they find out, all that trust will be destroyed and then you'll never get the extra independence you ever wanted.
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Categories: Family Life
Recent edits by: Finchfries, Ketchup
