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Parent/Child Communication

Posted by: Callie Mercer on June 11, 2007 at 2:54PM EST

My name is Haylee and I am a rising senior. I have been through many situations with my parents, and my relationship with each one has changed a lot over the years. I went from adoring my parents as a child to thinking my parents weren't "cool" to wanting to be out with my friends every night to now where I love spending time with them. For a long time I didn't want to be close with my parents and felt a need to pull away from them, but as I have gotten older and realized how important they are to me in my life, I now have a desire to talk to them a lot about my life and what's going on. The reason I have such strong relationships with my parents is because we communicate. We are able to be open and honest with each other about how we feel, and it is such an incredible and beautiful relationship. The key however is my parents being understanding and taking the time to talk with me. Many of my friends can't stand their parents because they feel they don't have time for them ,and to fill that void in their life, many teenagers turn to drugs, sex, alcohol, etc. I feel so blessed to have parents that spend time with me and want to know what's going on in my life. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE going out with my friends and getting away sometimes, but I am so amazed to see how my relationships with my parents have strengthened over the years because #1) I am honest with them and #2) My parents love me so much and truly want to have a strong relationship with me. Communication is the KEY to any relationship. If you want to have a close relationsihp with your child, I feel it is so important to make time for them and let them know they are loved. With love and patience, I am confident that parent/child relationships will most of the time be strong ones and close ones that will last for the rest of their lives.

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Posted by: juff on June 14, 2007 4:19PM EST

I loved hearing about the journey of the relationship with your parents. I have boys who don't open up as easily as girls but we do have some good chats. My ten year old talks to me at night when he is going to bed. I always make it a priority to listen as long as he talks. Communication is key in every relationship!!!!

Posted by: Krisi on June 13, 2007 2:15PM EST

Thanks for sharing your thoughts. As a parent of a teenage daughter, I appreciate your input.

Posted by: Cheer87 on June 13, 2007 8:48AM EST

My parents support me in all of my endeavors. My dad continuously tells me how proud of me he is. It is so important for parents to support their children and be proud of them! After I went to college and heard about relationships that other kids have with their parents, I realized how much my parents loved me. Every rule that they impressed on me or party that they wouldn’t allow me to go was for my own good; they were just trying to hold onto me and protect me for as long as possible. I tell my parents what I do because I know that they trust me and love me and just want to learn about my life.

Posted by: Haylee Mitchell on June 12, 2007 11:12AM EST

well this "pulling away" age doesn't last forever. as long as you talk with your parents and let them know how you are feeling about stuff going on in your ilfe, things should start to get better.

Posted by: jacob on June 12, 2007 9:58AM EST

im at the pulling away age and i dont believe that ill stay that way i dont think my parents really understand.