TEEN MYTHS ABOUT PARENTS

Being a Mother of a Teen has brought back many memories. Mostly as to why I hated high school and living in Utah.
#1 the discrimination against those of a different faith, #2 the games #3 the clicks. #4 The Utah Mormon attitudes and finally the unintelligent ones who only graduate because their parents did their homework.
I never had patients for girls who play the victim either.

I clearly remember thinking my parents were so uninformed and behind the times.
Once I left home at the young age of 17 and my neurons fully developed I knew I was wrong. I have a great family and great parents. I was able to see what other people did not have, I felt fortunate to come from where I did and to be loved.

Due to the recent Teen Drama at our house I thought this information from Dr Phil.com would be helpful

Teen Myths about Parents:

1. My folks don't want me to have any fun.
Parents would actually just prefer risk-free fun. If teens try to understand parents' viewpoint, they might find a way to have fun and keep their parents reassured.

2. My parents care only about what I do for them.
Parents just want their kids to understand that as they get older, they are expected to contribute more in the form of time, energy and ability to pick up day-old boxers off the bathroom floor.

3. My parents have no idea of what it is like to be a teenager.
Nobody forgets what it's like to be a teenager. The real problem is that parents might be clueless about their teens. If that's the case, it's up to teens to clue them in.

4. My parents control my life.
Maybe they control the car keys, the checking account or the charge cards. But minute by minute, hour by hour, teens make the decisions that guide their lives.

5. My parents don't want me to grow up.
Actually, parents would be thrilled to know that their teens are growing up and thriving on their own terms. But they'll also treat their teens according to how they act.

6. My parents will never change.
Parents will change as their teens change. They first want their teens to demonstrate that they are ready to take responsibility for their lives.

7. My parents never forget my screw-ups.
Teens screw up, and it will eventually be a dim memory for parents. But until that happens, teens need to show their parents that they learned a lesson.

8. My parents don't respect my opinions.
Parents may write off their teens' opinions if they're tossed out poorly. Teens: Try getting their attention with true insights, good points, and with the power of your words and thoughts.

9. My parents think they know everything.
When parents come across as all-knowing, it's usually a defense mechanism. Show respect for their wisdom, and they just might admit when their teens are right.