Day 3: Parents

Readers,

Today's topic was tricky to write about. The topic is parents. It was tricky because it's important to remember that you always need to respect your parents, even if you don't agree with them.

Parents. Literally everyone has them. And sometimes, they can drive us nuts! First of all, it's important to remember a few things before I discuss how to "deal" with parents:

1. They're in your corner, looking out for your best interests.

2. They're doing their best! There's no class to learn how to be a parent.

3. They aren't perfect! They're human, just like you.

Today, my mom was really getting on my nerves. She kept getting mad, telling me no, and it seemed like none of my ideas were good ones in her book. I was sick of it, so I went downstairs to be by myself.

While I was down there, I started to think. I replayed the afternoon in my head and as I did, I began to realize that I was the problem. My attitude was one of entitlement, and I was mad because, as childish as it sounds, I wasn't getting my way".

Now, there are several things I could have done to help the situation. First, I should never have left the room. Contrary to dealing with siblings, it's never a good idea to walk out on a parent.

Second, it was my attitude that was the problem, not anything on her end. If I had just checked my attitude, there wouldn't have been an issue in the first place.

Third, I said some things to her that I regret. I sad them out of anger, and I wish I could take them back. If I had thought before I spoke, then I wouldn't have hurt her feelings.

So basically:

1. Nevery leave the room. It's disrespectful.

2. Check your attitude. More often than not, you're actually the problem, not them.

3. Think before you speak. This can avoid unnecessary rudeness and disrespect.

As always, thank you for visiting A Day In The Life, consider visiting again, and have fun out there! I hope this helped some of you.

Faithfully,

Dartanian