I've Found A Reason For Me

Why are parents so keen on seeing their children self-destruct? I'm not talking to my parents or any parents specifically but just that I've talked with more people with parent issues than anything. I'm not talking about regular arguing like all teenagers do, I'm talking about the kind where the parents hate and spite their children for things so small it's unbelievable.

Do they forget what it's like to be seventeen, eighteen, nineteen? Do they not remember the stress we put on ourselves to succeed. It's not like we like to be harped on - we really don't. We stress ourselves out enough, thanks. We don't like disappointing you anymore than you like being disappointed in us.

Your words hurt, Parents. Remember that the next time you yell at your kid for something as trivial as leaving their shoes in the wrong place. Stop and listen to us when we have something we need your opinion on. It doesn't take a lot to make us happy. We just want your love and attention. The more we get that, the more apt we are to complete tasks you ask of us.

I know it seems simple, Parents, but next time your kid ticks you off speak to them how you'd want someone to speak to you in the same situation.

Thanks,
A Child