Parents Just Don’t Understand

Parents just don’t understand. The Fresh Prince himself uttered those words and I am sure plenty of parents once felt the same way. Now as parents they are making their kids feel the same way. It is a cycle no doubt, but does it have to be a never ending one? I don’t think so. It seems that so many things get lost in translation in today’s culture, but we can change all of that. The key is communication. Tell your kids a much as you can about when you were there age. Tell them about some of the mistakes you made back then. They need to hear it. Not only will they learn from them but they will respect you all the more for being human instead of just a super mom or dad. That’s what we all need. To be human to each other. To seem like you are above what they could ever be will only hurt your child in the long run. Level with them, be honest with hen and respect them. After all you do expect the same from them. You have to give in order to receive. Isn’t that a golden rule? Well it is about time we live by it and change every thing in the process.