I don't get my parents. Really I'm an average teenage girl. I do fairly well in school, I do volunteer work, I have hobbies, I don't really ask for anything (I don't like to ask people for things in general but they're my parents and I have to rely on them somewhat). My parents see none of that. Last year I did a bunch of extracurriculars and was barely at home and even then they manged to complain about me and compare me to others. They say they're not comparing me, but also say I should be more like so and so. I'm not perfect but I try and my parents can't seem to get it. Now a days I don't do as many extracurriculars because I don't even have time. I love my parents and am grateful to them but I wish they'd put themselves in my shoes.
anonymousHome February 04, 2026 at 7:39 pm00
A lot of older people tend to forget what it was like to be your age so that’s why it’s so easy for them to NOT see your perspective which means they’re less likely to sympathize with your feelings. Maybe when you’re on a summer or winter break you should sit down with one of them and try to have an open conversation about how it’s making you feel. (It’s ideal to do over a break that way they can’t cut you off and say “hey it’s a school night. Shouldn’t you be studying” or something). My parents were similar, but unfortunately mine aren’t the type to actually want to have talks with their kids. I hope you can though. Good luck. anonymous 1 hour ago
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