Learning To Appreciate My Strict Parents
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Learning To Appreciate My Strict Parents

If you don't think they understand, they do. Your parents just want the best for you.

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Learning To Appreciate My Strict Parents
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Growing up with strict parents can have its ups and downs. Not only is it hard asking to go out with friends, you’ll need to keep them updated where you are, who you’re with, what time you’re coming home, etc. It can sometimes feel unfair as though you’re parents won’t let you have fun outside the comfort of your home, but there are some ways to make it work.

Whether you’re an only child, or you grew up with siblings, I think every parent just wants to take care of their kids and teach them the discipline and the responsibility they learned while growing up.

Learning and experiencing life is something your parents want you to do on your own, but in their eyes, you are still their kid until you get a job and move out. Until now, you live under their roof, you must respect and understand that your parents would want you to follow their rules.

Ever since I could remember, my parents were always worried about me. Now that I'm in my 20's I understand why they were as strict as they were when I was in my teens. You just have to put yourself in their shoes, they just want to take care of their baby.

Communication is key. Talk to your parents. If you’re honest and tell them the truth they will understand. They were young once. They just want you to open up and tell them how you feel and sometimes being honest is easier than lying about it and having to worry about that lie later on.

When I was driving home one night after school, I turned right on a red light light for the metro line and the camera took a picture of me and my license plate. Driving back home, I was debating whether or not to tell my parents about it, when I got home I told them. I thought about it and although that was very unsafe of me to make that right, I knew telling them as soon as possible about it would make it easier than lying and having to check the mailbox for it. Long story short, they did get mad, but they were glad I told them and glad I was okay. I helped pay for the ticket of course.

Remember, your parents love you. Having strict parents isn't keeping you away from having fun and living your life. Your parents just want the best for you and want to help you grow up with the responsibility and respect, so when you have kids on your own, you'll want them to grow up with the same values your parents taught you.

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