Have you ever talked back to your parents?
By mimuche
@mimuche (163)
Canada
May 23, 2009 4:41am CST
I never did. When I was younger I was really afraid because my parents are very strict when it comes to respect and now I don't because of the great respect I have for the,. I find it more common in the Americas than in Europe, where teenagers specially talk back to their parents. Have you ever done so? If so, were there consequences? Or did you regret it later?
10 responses
@carrine (2743)
• Philippines
24 May 09
yes i tried answering my mom back, but its very limited times. LOL because my mom is very strict and very strong type of woman, and that time also i was feed up already and i wanst able to control myself not to answer my mom, and she slapped me very hard, and i cried. LOL
but now very rare, instead i will talk to her nicely that what she did is not correct anymore, in other way, i was correcting her,. but no loud voice so that she will realized what shes doing is no good already.
@sudiptacallingu (10879)
• India
24 May 09
I never talked back to my parents...talking of parents, my dad was not very much involved with me and mom is like Hitler I called her behind her back...any talking back and one tight slap on my face.
But my son does talk back a lot..may because I was brought up in such stifling circumstances, I have given him more freedom to express himself. In a way it is good as he is more free with me than I ever was with my mother, but in other ways he does get onto my nerves often, specially when he starts off with one of his unending logical arguments (which I invariably lose and my frustration with myself grows)
@wildcat48 (779)
• United States
24 May 09
he-l no,if i did i wouldn't be here to day,if my mom thought you did something wrong we got whip with any thing she could get a hold of,she whip us tell we cried and then whip for cring.no, nope ,no talking back
@lynnemg (4529)
• United States
24 May 09
When I was younger, especially in my teens, I had a horrible habit of back-talking my parents when I really felt that I was right. Now, if I later found out that I was really wrong, I would always apologize. I knew that I shouldn't talk back to my parents, but, I was a stubborn young lady, and when I had something to say, I would just say it.
When I did back talk my parents, it was quite common for me to get back-handed in the mouth or have to eat some soap (YUCK!). Did I regret it, sometimes, but not always. There were times when I knew without a doubt that I was right and I just wanted them to listen to what I was saying. Other times, I was just arguing with them and trying to get the last word in.
@justmeh (188)
• Philippines
23 May 09
Yeah like a lot not only in words personally but also in what I think and what I feel. Especially if the timing is not perfect and I'm also losing my own patience as well then sometimes I could shout unintentionally or say bad words in front of my mom and did you know that whenever I committed those I really hate myself?It's just it's too late to regret it and take back what you've just said.
@firy_al (7)
• Philippines
24 May 09
I used to not really talk even a single word when parents scold. Part of the culture i guess. But when I grew older, I have learned that sometimes, you really have to say your side in order for them to understand. Now, I even realize more that its all about how you say it and choosing the right words.
@wolfie34 (26771)
• United Kingdom
23 May 09
I was always taught from a young age to respect your parents and your elders and what your parents said was gospel and shouldn't be challenged, I knew I would be berated if I did talk back and called disrespectful. It's sad in today's society it is deemed acceptable and usual for children to talk back to their parents with no deterrant and they think it's cool. I know teenagers are worst for this. I think I probably did rebel against my parents ruling but at the end of the day I knew that what they said was to be obeyed and not challenged. Society has changed so much.
@gerald_lian (2188)
• Australia
23 May 09
I am from Asian origin, and I have talked back to my parents multiple times in the past, even though I knew what the consequences of that will be.....haha, but that was in my yesteryears when I was still young and naive, and I vividly remember being caned or slapped on the face for being rude! I always regret it later when the consequences start do dawn upon myself. I guess words just come out of our mouth when our tempers flare, choosing to ignore the consequences of our action at that point of time; that is why anger management is something I am still trying to learn and master. But funnily, I am normally able to control my anger better in front of total strangers/people I don't really know well compared to people who are familiar to me. Don't know why that is, but that's just me......
@geniustiger (1694)
• Philippines
23 May 09
Im afraid to talk back to them because they are so
disciplinarian. I will be beaten by a belt If I will
reply to their talks. I just cry in the corner and left
my tears away. After all I realize they do it for the
goodness of myself and betterness when I will grow up.