It is common for children to feel like your parents are too reserved in letting you live your own lives. , knowing how to deal with controlling parents will help you see your situation differently.
Identify controlling behaviors This does not always mean that they are controlling Parents who are controlling use certain strategies to control others. One obvious sign your parents may be controlling includes: Criticizing you constantly about little things, such as your appearance. your manners, or your choice.
Accept responsibility for your actions. Though your parents may be controlling. you are responsible for how you respond to them. You are also in control of whether you react respectfully or allow yourself to get overly angry.
. Cutting down on the time you spend with your parent may cause him or her to get upset. If your parent complains that you are not spending enough time with him or her. you need to tell them why you become distant.
Take a break if problems continue. If things begin to go "right back to normal," you may need to cut down on your time with your parents again. This does not have to mean cutting off all ties to your parents. It often just means that things have got too close for them (or you) to follow through.
A. Try not to get defensive
B. Face your parents respectfully
C. Some parents are demanding of their children
D. Spend a little more time apart and try again later
E. When your parents want you to be a perfectionist
F. Though there are many reasons for your parents to control you
G. You decide whether to let them control your decisions or stand up to them
