Parents in war

Netherlands
December 15, 2008 3:49pm CST
My parents are always fighting/argueing with each other about the past and anything they can think of. They always have to yell at each other and can't ever just discuss calmly. In my eyes it makes us all depressive. Especially because they already did this for over 20 years. (I'm 22). Do you recognize this, how do you deal with it, any tips? Highly appreciated!
4 responses
• United States
15 Dec 08
After all the arguing, give them a day and then go to parents and tell them that you would like to speak to them both. Calmly tell them how you feel about the fighting and shouting. If they care they will listen. If they say it doesn't concern you then ask them, 'then why do I feel....., Why does it affect me so much?' If that doesn't work then you need to drag them both to counseling. And if that still doesn't work, when they start quarreling you need to leave, go for walk or the library until you know they're done. Some parents feel that what they do is their business and doesn't concern their children or anyone else, if only they knew how wrong they were.
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• Netherlands
15 Dec 08
I tried talking with them often, even with my brother and sister with them. Usualy it's just a one traffic conversation. Meaning it's like I'm talking to walls. Usualy the fighting starts in the evening and it goes on till 9 AM in the morning. Then they sleep a bit and continue. The only advantages from all this experience I'm gaining is how I have to deal with it later in the future.
• United States
16 Dec 08
Your family should go to church. Or pick a bible up and have a family bible study session. Plan it in advance, so your prepared. You've got to try something because if they're arguing about the past, trust me when I tell you it's going to be a while. They both need to forgive each other, because if they had, they would not be fighting about the past but moving forward. They need to find a way to come to terms with what the other did and I really think they should speak to someone if not a counselor, then a priest.Don't wait for them to do it because they won't. Make the necessary appointments and ask them to go out, tell them it's a surprise. And take them, seated in front whoever it is that's doing the counseling, you then tell them that they need help because they can't seem to get it right. That you love them both and really need them to try this. You want everyone to be family again without the arguing, without the anger, and without the hurt and the pain. That you really want them to try this because so far arguing hasn't work. I don't know, you know your family best, so use what works for you. Good Luck!
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@anna_82 (115)
• Philippines
15 Dec 08
you know its not good that parents are arguing in front of their children.its not a good role model to them.i never experienced that, i will just know that my parents is in war if they are not talking to each other.:) so, let them express their feelings, just go out side or to your room until they finish.then talk to them tell them that they don't have to yell each other they should talk calmly.they cant solve any problem if they both angry and yelling. and besides past is past they should know how to let go.and if im in your situation well, maybe i should go to my room and lock up then listen to loud music.:) sometimes our parents have the reason why they can't control their feelings.so we have to give them time to express their feelings.but its better if they don't yell right?:) happy myloting!
@bing28 (3795)
• Philippines
16 Feb 09
Just talk to them nicely when their in the mood. Tell them you're so happy seeing them not quarelling. Tell them it's wonderful if there's peace at home. Also, try to know what's their problem, you might be of help. I think they would be embarass with you the next time they argue that would rather stop, thinking that you're being affected by their misunderstandings.