Ever wonder why a conflict between a teenager and his/her parent is universal?
Ow, I've wondered about that quite a few times. As always, when you're in high school, you would not miss stories about your classmates having problems with their parents, regardless of what the cause of the problem was.
Even here in the blogging world, I've read posts, especially written by teens, bragging about their problems about their parents, most commonly those saying that their parents do not understand them at all.
When I think about it, I still cannot decipher why. I mean, why is it that parents always seem to misunderstand their own child? And why is it that the child cannot see through the sermons and limitations that the parents set for them?
Teenagers, as we grow and discover the world, feel and see certain things that are new to us. These things may lead to confusion. Our confusion may be turned to other things, for these other things may give us certainty and confidence in a world where we are just discovering things. These certain things may not be understandable to our parents, but these things, whatever they may be, is our choice. And choosing is a sign that we are growing on our own.
Parents, as we all know, worries about our future. Worrying for them is perpetual, for our good is their mindset. They don't like it that we make the wrong choices, for the wisdom that they've gained through the years taught them how harsh life can be.
These reasons are universal. Whatever may be the situation between a parent and a child, these things are always present. But these things also make it hard for both parties to understand each viewpoint.
So, where's the common ground?
