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I don’t know why, but I’ve felt like I need to back-talk my dad because he has so many rules—and most of them don’t make sense. All I want lately is to be alone, but I never get any 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.
 

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I know how you feel!
I always feel the need to back-talk to my dad. And it does always backfire. He always gets mad at me over stupid stuff, and then I question him on it then the battle begins. He usually tells me that he doesn't care, or this conversation doesn't matter to him, and that I'm right as always and he makes me feel terrible for it, then I appologize, and he says that he accepts my appology, but there is no way that my point is more 'correct' than his therefore he is right and I make him look like the bad guy. I hate it. It makes me feel terrible. Just agree with him before things get any farther.

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by canadian_girl22 on 11/15/2008 8:14:32 PM

 
 

me too! but my dad makes fun of me, not tells me the rules. i just want to let it out sometimes and i acutly sprained my wrist when i was punching my pillow(i had acidently put my pillow over my text book and then punched it.) i talked to my guedence counsler and he helped me. maybe you sould too. hih! bii

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by runnergirl54 on 11/2/2008 8:57:40 PM

 
 

yeah my dad does the same...he enever lest me alone
and i started bak talking in the summer to get him to realize that he can't just bark random orders at me...i know its bad so i kinda stopped

my mom on the other hand yells at EVERYTHING i do.

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by candiezgirl on 10/30/2008 11:10:36 PM

 
 

Parents can be tough sometimes... but in the end you still love them!! Just tell them about your problems... they usually want what is best for you!!

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by cbear365 on 10/30/2008 9:43:54 PM

 
 

MOD*** I need help. There are several people who dislike me alot and they've told me. The problem is I dont know why. I am always nice to them, I get good grades but i dont rub it in What do i do?
HELP!!!!!!!

 

 

Hey there chica, Sorry these folks are mean to you! Have you tried talking to them about classwork or another subject? If they are still nasty after getting to know you, just go on living your life with your own friends. xo Annemarie

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by lek96 on 10/30/2008 6:39:59 PM

 
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