The main reason for the difference between parents' and children's way of thinking is the generation gap, which is often discribed by psychologists as a constant situation of historical disagreement and misunderstandings, caused by the difference in age and experience. In other words, The parents have experienced much more than their children during their lifetime and they believe they know what is best for their children. The problem starts when the children grow up and become more mature, and consequently believe they know what is good for them. The parents try to protect their children, but the children don't see it as their parents do.
Between me and my parents the situation is similar. When I was young, there were no struggles between us, but when I became a teenager I started to seek my independence. At the beginning, my parents found it very difficult to accept this. It was hard for them to "release their baby" and let me decide what is good for me. There were many fights between us, until I decided to talk to them and explain what I felt. After we had talked at length about it, they were convinced that I am mature enough to make my own decisions. I still consult with my parents and consider what they say because they are much more experienced than I am.
So, in conclusion, I think that there will always be problems and struggles between parents and children, because of the genration gap. However, those problems can be solved by talking politly with the parents. I am sure that if you talk politly to your parents, explain your feelings and stay calm, they will understand you and, bit by bit, you will recieve the independence you asked for. Now it's time for you to spread your wings and fly !
Better.
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Daphna
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