Why do parents always think their right?

United States
February 25, 2007 9:45am CST
My mom and dad never give in to a battle against me. They always think that there right no matter how hard you try to persuade them their wrong. So why are parents so thick headed?
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@rusty2rusty (6763)
• Defiance, Ohio
3 Mar 07
Parents are thick headed because almost everything you have done or tried. They already did it. From trying to out smart your parents, to pulling the wool over their eyes. Your parents already did it. They have the experience to stop you when you speak and tell you no. Believe it or not. But they know more than what any teenager gives them credit for. They want what is best for you, to keep you safe, and to teach you to stand on your own feet with out their help.
@ntejani17 (742)
• Pakistan
2 Mar 07
Yes this is true that they always think that they are right but the actual matter is that they are usually right but that doesn't mean that they are always right but we can't argue with them because they are our parents.
25 Feb 07
I think your parents have to show they have authority over you even as you grow up, its a way of keeping you discaplined. I think you have to accept that your parents will always look at you as a child and not an adult even if you are a grown up.
@charms88 (7538)
• Philippines
1 Mar 07
No, not all parents are thick-headed. We can be thick-headed for many reasons. As a mother, I always have one thing in my mind only. That is to protect my children. Maybe, both you and your parents have different views and opinions on a particular issues. You're still young, crsoccerplayer. I have to tell you its not easy being a parent either. I also make a lot of mistakes in dealing with my children. While my girls are growing, I'm also growing with them. Try to think logically before you enter into a battle with your parents.
• Canada
1 Mar 07
Parents are trying to protect you from some of the mistakes they made and are trying to prevent you from making the same ones. I have tried to prevent my kids from doing things but now as they get older i tell them how i feel or what happened to me and let them make the choice themselves and let them deal with the consequencese's. It also depends on the age and who is going to have to pay for the lesson that maybe learned.
1 Mar 07
Your parents are probably only trying to protect you but you wont appreciate that until you have children of your own. Without knowing the full story it is hard to pass comment of any value but your parents will beleive that they are doing their best for you and are trying to help or protect you from making mistakes. I remember saying to my parents that the only way I will learn is to make my own mistakes. Now I am older and have my own children I can see where they were coming from and if I think about it sometimes feel bad for arguing with them as I now realise they only had my best interests at heart. Go easy on them
@shooie (4984)
• United States
25 Feb 07
Most parents been there done that so they know. I would say 90% of the time my parents were right when I was growing up. But the other 10% they weren't but try telling them that. I just didn't argue I figured as long as I am under their roof then I just need to hush
@quatelmon (955)
• United States
25 Feb 07
Don't worry...You're sitll young. When you're a little bit older, you and your parents will be able to discuse your difference, and they will be able to explain to you why they felt they way they felt. Just give it a few more years. And in the mean time, be nice to them. :) Most likely they are trying to be protective of you.