What to do if you argue with your parents?

It’s important to remember that the parents are arguing or fighting, not the kids. So the best thing to do is to stay out of the argument and go somewhere else in the house to get away from the fighting or arguing. So go to your room, close the door, find something else to do until it is over.

Is it OK to argue with parents?

ARGUING IS RESPECTFUL. Sometimes parents consider adolescent arguing as “talking back” to adults and being disrespectful – questioning what elders say when silence submission is the approved way to go. Actually, arguing with parents is a sign of respect. Disrespect would be totally ignoring what parents have to say.

How can I be assertive with my parents?

Assertive parents voice their own needs respectfully, listen empathetically, and model integrity. They tend to be socially and emotionally healthier individuals with much less stress in their parent-child relationships. On the opposite end of the spectrum, passive parents may see themselves as victims.

How can I Stop Talking Back to my parents?

You have already taken the biggest step by seeing the problem and wanting to stop! It is easy as a young person to see things differently from your parents and to talk back. Tackle the problem head on as you are starting to do. Admit to your mom and dad that you sometimes say things to them that show disrespect. Tell them you are sorry about this.

How do I stop trying to justify myself to my parents?

Often as humans we try to justify ourselves and are quick to reply with an emotional response. Resist the temptation. Don’t give in to your emotions. Accept your parents’ advice and tell them you will sincerely take it to heart. Later on think about their advice and you may see the reasons for what they told you.

Do you talk back to your parents about drugs?

There was a study done that found that teens who talk back to their parents were more likely to stand up to others and say no to drugs. I guess you could say that you are practicing standing up for yourself for drug prevention. Next time you are accused of taking back or backchat, use one of our clever comebacks.

What is it called when you get in an argument with someone?

You call it talking back. I call it explaining. Getting in an argument with you is like getting arrested. Everything I say, can and will be used against me. There are three sides of an argument — your side, my side and the right side. Are you a virgin?