Is it normal that my parents need space from me?

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Me and my parents fight sometimes. Mostly it's with my mom, and for some reason whenever we talk it feels like we always fight. If I walk in the house she'll get mad if I don't say hi to her. Sometimes I do and she just doesn't hear me, or I think she's busy and I don't want to bother her. But we always get into arguments about everything.
And now that I'm two years away from college, she has seemed really excited about it. She keeps saying things like, "I wish you could graduate early so you can go to college sooner," or, "We just have to get through two more years."
I was talking to my brother about our family once, and he was asking me about why I hate our parents so much. Eventually I brought up how when I go to college I want to go some place out-of-state, but I'm not sure if our parents want to spend the money. He told me that they would definitively spend money to send me away because they need a break from me like how I want a break from them.
I know deep down my parents love and care for me, and even though it's probably mostly my fault and angst for most arguments I do try to be a good kid. But is it normal that me and my parents need a break from each other? I just figured family was supposed to always want to be around each other no matter what.

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  • joybird
    11 years ago

    Are you having a laugh?

    "You thought family was supposed to want to always be around each other no matter what."

    So do you like to sit in with your parents instead of hanging out with your mates? Kids forget their parents have lives too and if some brat is making you miserable then of course you want rid of them!! It's a much easier life when they are not at home.

    I have a sister who could start a row in an empty house and the whole atmosphere changes when she walks in. Boy were we glad to get rid of her - laughter resumed.

    Show your parents respect for providing a roof over your head by saying hi, and thank you for your meals and laundry etc. Manners instead of grunts will go a long way to make you more popular. Curtail your anger, they don't need to hear every opinion you have - learn to bite your tongue.

    Good luck.

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    • Larka27
      11 years ago

      Ya I can see what your saying. I do try to be polite and to not act so angry, but I should try harder. Thanks.

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      • joybird
        11 years ago

        It's just hormones. Try some herbal relief remedies to take the edge off it. Many parents aren't as understanding and are just worn out by it. I hope that once you grow out of the teenage monster-hood phase they will love to see you home.

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