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Seven Ways To Handle Controlling Parents by LifeQuest(m): 5:05pm On Nov 17, 2015
Hey friends,
It has been a while...yh...kindly enjoy this.
Thanks in advance for stopping by to read.

1. Realize Your Parent's Personality Type

Some people seem to naturally have a domineering spirit. It's not that they try to or want to, but it's just a part of their personality and make-up. Depending on your parents' background, it could be a product of the way that they were raised or experiences they went through during childhood that causes control issues.

2. Talk to Your Parents

Try to schedule a time to sit down and discuss things with your parents. Pick a time when you won't feel rushed or when someone is in a bad mood. Tell your parents in a kind and humble way that you feel they are treating you unfairly and why you feel this way. Then listen to their side without having an attitude. Chances are, if you keep a light attitude and gently point out why you feel the way you do, they will respect that you are acting like an adult and work with you to make the situation better!

3. Have a Good Attitude

No matter what your parents do or say, if you can't seem to win or get any space to breathe, there's always one thing to do. Make sure you keep YOUR attitude in check. Don't let their sour attitude or bad mood ruin your day. Don't let bitterness creep into your heart over small issues-they are your parents. Remember that if they can choose to be rude, you can choose to be kind!

4. Try to See Things from Your Parents Point of View

Your parents care deeply about you, and a lot of what seems to be "control issues" may just be that they are worried about your safety and well-being because of so many troubles and other horrible tragedies that take place these days. Your parents also don't want to see you end up in trouble with the law or running with the wrong type of people. Understand that they only care for you and try not to be too offended that they love you and want to protect you.

5. Don't Fight Back

Don't fight it. When your parents question you and you fight against what they want to know it usually makes matters worse. Your parents may think you are hiding something which only makes them more controlling. Although you feel you are old enough to know better and look after yourself, it's a parents' call to make sure you are looked after and safe. Just take a breath and remind yourself it is because they love and care about you. Simply answer what they want to know. This will reassure them you are okay and in return after awhile they slowly ease up on what feels like a tight grip on your life.

6. Realize There's Only so Much You Can do

You may need to continuously remind yourself that YOU allow their actions or words to affect you. And then do your best to control how you re-act. Truly controlling parents 9 times out of 10 only provoke you because they want a reaction. If you don't supply them with one, they will usually settle back and ignore you. You don't have to prove them wrong. When you've done all you can to change the situation, and nothing helps, just ignore them and go on.

7. Take Action

If it gets so severe you can't even live your life, you may need to consider involving a trusted and godly mentor. Or you may consider moving out if you are old enough of course!
Controlling parents are not easy to deal with, but it can be done. I would encourage you to do everything you can to keep the relationship intact because you only get one set of parents in life. If it's necessary to move out, do so, but in a kind way. And remember your parents DO love you. Did these tips give you any helpful advice?

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Re: Seven Ways To Handle Controlling Parents by Cutehector(m): 5:10pm On Nov 17, 2015
Mchew...
Re: Seven Ways To Handle Controlling Parents by Nobody: 5:30pm On Nov 17, 2015
Cutehector:
Mchew...
You gats no chill. cheesy
Re: Seven Ways To Handle Controlling Parents by uncutz(m): 5:38pm On Nov 17, 2015
hmnn...I think number 4 will be difficult for most folks finding it difficult with their parents

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