why do parents act over protective?
360059
Because there are so many examples of parent's not asking and that leading to bad stuff.  Be thankful they care enough to ask.  Not all kids have that!
1162361
I agree with the concept of too much freedom. Heaven forbid you try to talk to a teen about manners.  All you'll get is a loud F off, and if your really lucky, a beating by them and 20 or so of the closest peers.  And as for children, yes I do agree that there is a severe lack of parental supervision as compared to the good old days when one parent worked and one stayed home.  Although both my parents worked and I always say please/thank-you, etc.  I have even had comments from people where I work (my second job is a cashier) that I am always so polite and it is nice to see. It all boils down again to lack of respect for anyone but ourselves.  We are taught that we are the most important person in the world and that no one has the right to say anything to you that you don't like, be it teacher, parent, pastor (if anyone goes to church anymore), principle, or even the elderly neighbour down the block.
1157817
No, I don't think you're over protective.  Going by your previous question, you and your ex need to sit down and talk about this.  It seems he lacks on the discipline, but he's free to raise your son however he wants when your son is with him.  However, your ex needs to tell your son that while he is with you, he needs to respect your rules.  He's only 11 and since he's been in trouble before, he really can benefit from rules.  Good luck!
490980
i think they're just overprotective.
724727
well, parents are really overprotective, especially if your the only child, or the youngest and you have older bro's/sis's that have gotten into trouble and they are just cracking down on you. but let your parents know that if they are too overprotective, that its not gonna keep you from doing things they are against, its going to make you want to do it more. Sit down, and talk to them, ask them why they are treating you how they are, and let them know how you feel because if you never express your feelings with them, they will just keep on doing it. If they do not stop, just try to stay away from home, i dont mean run away, but after school go hang out at a friends house, go shopping, go somewhere for a while so when you get home, all you have to do is do homework, then go to bed. If your almost 18, you only have a little longer to put up with this, but seriously NO parents should blame things on you if you didnt do them. Let them know how you feel, and then work from there. Good luck!
421022
Because the bad guy seems more exciting and thrilling at the time, and the good guy seems like a lame. We always want someone are parents would disapprove of. But when we grow up we want the opposite. Usually when we get hurt enough times by the bad guys we start looking for the good guys, It sucks but it's true.
701467
accident happens every where. it doesn't matter where you are. parents home-schooled their kids because they wanna have full control of their kids. they can decide who they friends are etc..
189494
Because kids are too young and inexperienced to keep from making stupid mistakes that can have a huge impact on their later life.  Parents are especially worried of exposing their girls to sexual abuse in the form of unwanted advances or date rape.  Whatever your parents are doing it's probably because they love you and want to keep you safe.  \n\nStay Cool,\nArmus
992307
Parents aren't being mean, just teaching their child a lesson and the facts of life. Many things parents do are for their children's health and help. I mean you have to teach discipline one way or the other right.
315124
I blame the parents. They need to crack the yardstick. I got my rear smacked a few times and it made me be a better parent to my kids cause I didn't turn out to be some spoiled snot that thought I should be able to get away with everything. The T.V. and the web has plenty of filth that the kids have access to while Mom's at the career.Sorry, but if you plan a family I feel one parent should stay home and raise them and if you can't afford kids don't have them until you can or don't have more than one !
422058
I don't know what parents you are talking about.  I would prefer the respectful kind child, disabilities or not over one that was lazy, selfish, and narcisitic.  Perhaps the parents don't like themselves and feel that being treated with disrespect is what they deserve?  I'm really not sure what other reason it would be, other than the parents have some problems.
1175408
A child will only do as much or as little as their parents allow them to do. Your children act the way they do because you allow them to.\n\nShow them you are their parent they are not in charge. \nYou know all the things you told yourself your parents did and you would never do them well it is time to become your parents.\n\nI know you love your kids but unless you get them in line you will be hurting them not loving them
477182
Parents tend to be the last ones to believe bad things of their children.  They tend to turn a blind eye to certain things in order to perpetuate the image of the "perfect" little boy or girl that they raised.  It's not healthy and tends to hurt the children more in the long run.
236014
I believe that their brains have not yet fully grown and they would rather not feel their pains, stresses and humiliations so resort to not being present. It takes a strong individual to say no to peer pressures and sometimes kids don't have that self discipline to do that.  They need strong parents and family to instill those traits.
373341
In a perfect world, we would all be able to say that family should always come first. And if you are in a healthy fundtioning family this statement is true. However, parents who are abusive, drug users, neglectful, or alocholics with tempers..... cause the break down of many families. In those times, we look to our friends.....our extended families to help out.\nhowever, this question sounds to me like you are a young teen who is hearing the worry of caring parents about friends that you are hanging out with. \nDuring our teen years, we think our parents don't know that much and that they are really out of it...believe me, listen to them. It will save you a lot of trouble. Parents, good parents, really do know best.
1131182
I agree but parents don't think about what they are doing in those terms.  Most claim to only want what is best for the children,  as they sit on their independent high horses claiming the "best" to be their selves.  It's turned into a "how can I get back at or hurt my ex",  the children's needs are rarely considered.  You are also correct that most often, it does seem to be the mother's doing this.  It actually makes me ashamed to be a female at times.  Women are often very bitter and vengeful when they have been hurt but feel they are "right" in their behavior because they have been "wronged".  It all boils down to little more than the fact that mommy and daddy forget how to behave like adults,  therefore their children suffer.
244213
Our priority's need to be on the home again. Not money. Parents need to be accountable for the behaviors their children demonistrate. Train them, raise them up in the way you want them to go. We all need to stop being so materilistic, and then surprised when our children act out. They are ashmed of their parents and their behaviors. So they rebel.\n\nOpen a dialog with your kids..... it is us aginest them not kids aginst their family.