Parents - Do they think they have all the 'power'? - Page 7

Exactly, there is always someone worse off.

Besides, it doesn't really matter like everything else, it is only the result of a cause and effect chain. Besides, who knows what may result from the chain created by your poor family? It could turn out to be something much better.

Yeah my parents do that sometimes too. My dad went mad the other day about a pair of trainers that i had left in my school locker over the weekend and i had to stay in my room all week end with no music to listen to, no t.v to watch and no ps2 to play and i weeren't allowed to use the phone. How evil is that?!?!?!

quote Indiana Jones 1138

Not evil at all. Do you here nothing that is said? Don't complain about the way your life is living with your parents until it's over! When you move out, if you find that you became a good person, then you have no right to complain about anything, because whatever your parents did, they did it right. If you read Lord of the Rings, you might have noted this expression: "Do not question a wizard's counsel until all ends are seen." Anyway, it was something to that effect, but I think my point is clear.

Right on, my thoughts exactly.

One of the worse arguments of all time is that there is always someone worse off than you. When using this argument to try and cope with a loss or pain it is understandable, but to use the argument against others who are trying to cope with something is unforgivable. Who cares if there somebody worse off than you are? If you are being treated worse than you should be, no matter how much less worse you have it than someone else, you have a right to expect more or at least complain.

It's obvious that there's always going to be that kid who's dying of cancer, or the starving kid from a third world country, but using them as an excuse to justify the mistreatment of others is ridiculous.

Also the idea that you being a good person automatically means your parents are good people seems a rather ignorant opinion. It could always be that you so desperately want to be different from them that your good, or perhaps you had other role-models, like a teacher or good friend. In the end I suppose it depends on if you believe the end justifies the means of reaching it.

quote Miranda

(Note to the parents and soon to become parents here on neo, I am not trying to offend you but I just want to discuss this matter.)

I think my mom has too much power over me. She thinks she can do whatever she pleases with me. Just this morning, I was in a bad mood because I lost my discman last night and I didn't find it. She tried to get a kiss from me but I kept saying "Leave me alone, I have to go to school." but she wouldn't go away and leave me alone. So, I finally pushed (or shoved) her out of my way. She pushed me against the door and said "Don't you do that again." Hell, if she threatens me again, I will do it again. That's physical abuse, isn't it?If it is, I can report that to the CAS. And it'll get her in a hell of alot of trouble.

Dude, shoving your mom is not cool. Be lucky that you have a mother that loves you and wants to kiss you. I am a social worker and I have seen many children whose parents won't feed them , beat them, lock them up in closets, sexually abuse them, and don't care about them. Bottom line....appreciate what you have, some kids don't have a mother period. You shoved her first, so technically you assaulted her and she could call the police and have you locked up in juvenile hall. be patient, my mom was like that when I was a teenager, and I didn't appreciate her at the time. My mother died this past January of this year and all I wish I had was one more kiss or hug from her. Be appreciative of what you have. This is coming from experience.

I understand the relevance of all this, but we are really going off topic. This thread is to discuss whether or not Parents should have complete control over their kids, not whether your parents abuse you or that stuff.

Yes, there are children who have been abused.

Yes, there are children dying of cancer.

Yes, there is always someone having a worse time than you.

Yes, life's not fair.

So what? Get over it. Unless you're locked in a dark basement, tied to a chair, and thrown bread crumbs once a week, stop complaining about your life. So what if your parents don't let you do what you want? That's their right as a parent. Beleive it or not, you're too stupid and too ignorant to make responsible desicions right now, that's why your parents set rules.

Aww, did your mommy hit you? Big deal, come bitch to me when you like with a philipino family that punch you in the face for backtalking and make you sleep outside for disrespecting them. You think you got it bad because your parents won't get you a car, or won't let you stay up late, or won't let you eat what you want? You are in for a rude awakening once you get older, kiddies.

Stop complaining about your stupid little problems and let's get back to the point.

quote AznAnarchist

I understand the relevance of all this, but we are really going off topic. This thread is to discuss whether or not Parents should have complete control over their kids, not whether your parents abuse you or that stuff.

Yes, there are children who have been abused.

Yes, there are children dying of cancer.

Yes, there is always someone having a worse time than you.

Yes, life's not fair.

So what? Get over it. Unless you're locked in a dark basement, tied to a chair, and thrown bread crumbs once a week, stop complaining about your life. So what if your parents don't let you do what you want? That's their right as a parent. Beleive it or not, you're too stupid and too ignorant to make responsible desicions right now, that's why your parents set rules.

Aww, did your mommy hit you? Big deal, come bitch to me when you like with a philipino family that punch you in the face for backtalking and make you sleep outside for disrespecting them. You think you got it bad because your parents won't get you a car, or won't let you stay up late, or won't let you eat what you want? You are in for a rude awakening once you get older, kiddies.

Stop complaining about your stupid little problems and let's get back to the point.

i think the biggest problem with people using that argument is that it doesnt meen anything.... you can go on about the starving people to the cows come home but that doesnt mean that you can appreciate their suffering. we here about kids with cancer and pity them, not because we understand their pain but mainly because we assume it is unpleasent.
i cant imagine what being torn apart by a pair of pliers and a blowtorch feels like so i cant really apreciate people who complain about it.
pain and suffering is a very relative thing. each person suffers their own way.

a punch in the face that could kill me may fell a tickle to someone else. whos to say that the suffering felt by me is any less just because other people can resist it.

richie rich was a poor little rich boy, and yet we assume him naive for being sad, when truly it is we who are