GirlsLife.com - All I want is some privacy

All I want is some privacy

Dear Going Crazy,
Your parents make rules because they love you. Feeling frustrated about it can be extra common during the holidays when parents and kids feel stressed over test-taking, present-buying and family reunions. Nevertheless, nix the back-talk. It backfires anyhow, right? Every so often, when your dad is shouting the same old rules, say, "I see your point," or, "Got it." If you act less annoyed, he might be less strict. A heart-to-heart might also help. Tell him how you feel without being sarcastic. Toss in phrases like, "I realize you worry about me because you care." Deep down, dads want to protect their daughters—not drive them crazy.

SERIOUS STUFF? For serious issues, don’t wait. Visit our HELP! page now.

For more on Carol Weston, visit her website: carolweston.com or like her Facebook page.

To order Girltalk: All the Stuff Your Sister Never Told You, click here.
To order The Diary of Melanie Martin, click here.

BY CAROL WESTON ON 10/6/2012 12:00:00 AM

*****MOD*****
srry this is so long but i really need help.
OK so i have this problem. my birthday is coming up and and i always have my birhtday parties at my moms house (my rents our divorced) but this year i want to have it at my dads house. i asked my dad and he said i could also have one at his but that would mean having 2 parties and i dont really want that- i mean whats the point. i know this is really important to my mom and whenever i try 2 talk to her she ends up yelling at me 4 somthing and i dont want to hurt her feelings. the reason i want to is cuz my dads house is bigger and i would b able to invite more of my friends since my moms house is to small so i can only invite like 4 or 5 ppl but i want to invite like eight or nine.
my dad also has a hottub and he always lets us just do our thing and would probly go in his room 4 alot of the night.i really dont know how to tell my mom. i really dont want to hurt her feelings cuz things like that r really important to her.
(srry its so long)
please help.
thanks in advance

by ads04 on 10/26/2008 5:02:36 PM

MOD!! Ok I want to go on a foreign exchange trip to Spain next year but my Dad is totally protective and I have to find a way to let him let me go! I'm paying for half of it, I'm learning Spanish but he thinks I'm too young even though I'll be 15 at the time! How can I convince him? He won't let go of his so called 'baby girl'. Thanks in advance!

Hey Girl, have a talk with him and let him know how mature you are why it would be a greaat experience for you, also let him know you wall talk to him everyday either online or calling him . *Cara T*

by hazel_hottie on 10/26/2008 2:51:22 PM

MOD please I really hate galsses (on me). I have had glasses since 3rd grade and I am in 8th. I have been saving up for contacts. I have enough money to get them really soon, but my parents never want to talk about it. What should I do? Thanks, ~K

Hey Girl, next time you go to your eye doctor just let them know instead that your ready for contacts and see if he will give them to you. *Cara T*

by sparklestar4ever12 on 10/26/2008 2:14:07 PM

Mod
My profile is being approved but my pic isnt showing up. Why isnt my pic showing up?

Hey there babes, your avatar will not show up till your entire profile has been approved by us mods. xo Annemarie

by swimmergirl1627 on 10/26/2008 12:50:33 PM

*** ALL GIRLIES ***

Hey girlies my name is samantha!! and my passion is giving advice I want all you gals to know that I wanna help you out with any issues you might be havin The only problem is my profile isn't working. Don't worry though because I have a plan. all you have to do is go to the ask lucky page and go to the acne issues section. Type my Name in big letters at the top of the page likethis **SAMANTHA** just like you would for the mods. Then all you do is spill. I hope to be of help xoxoxoxox Samantha

by mirandasbiggestfan on 10/26/2008 12:05:42 PM

Becca G.

is modding

Caroline C.

is modding

Lynae P.

is modding

All I want is some privacy

ADD A COMMENT