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My parents and I have had a lot of fights recently. They say that it is not normal for a girl my age to be this independant. Is it normal that they act this way? Can you be too independant?
How old are you? As long as you are living under their roof and they are paying all your expenses they have a right to keep a tight leash on you if they want. Don't like it? Move out to the real world.
I have the same problem . ppl say im to independent &defiant but im really jus being my own person ... im not sure if its a good thing but im proud of myself for bein myself ..but i dont wanna sound like a cocky brat or nuthin . but im sure alot of ppl think im conceited but they r the ones who dont kno me so i dont worry bout wat ppl say .
lol women are born to be loudmouthed stubborn and stupid. You're just filling into who you'll be for the rest of your life
I would love to know more about this, such as what specific behaviors are your parents labeling as "too independent". Why does the fact you are a girl have to do with it? Would the behavior be more desirable\appropriate if you were male? Do you parents wish for you do grow up to be an dependent on others because independent women are sometimes shunned\marginalized? At this points your 'rents sound like sexist jerks.
Independence is a reflection of responsibility. What are you doing to be independent? Do you have a job, saving all your money for a car or your own place? Doing well in school and getting ready for college? That is being independent. If not, maybe you are actually just being rebellious and withdrawing yourself and your parents are unhappy with that. Figure out what is going on. Parents usually like their kids to show responsibilty and independence, but they do not like it when kids rebel against them.
Good answer. Something else comes to mind. When kids show a lack of respect towards their parents it causes a lot of friction. So, kids, take a hint from this old fogey: show respect towards your parents at all times and you'll be amazed with the outcome. Sometimes you let your mouth run your head instead of the other way around. Without question YOUR PARENTS DESERVE RESPECT AT ALL TIMES. Thanks for listening...
Ah, my parents say that about girls too. I think anyone should be allowed to be independent and prove to their parents that they can exceed their expectations.
I dont think theres something like too independent. Its just making use of your time wisely right?
Hmm i dont think what i said really has to do with this.
How old are you?
I don't think there's an age where you should magically become your own independent person. Once you start figuring out your personality and who you really are, you'll naturally become more independent in order to live your life according to your beliefs, etc.