does anyone have anyideas ??? =[

ok how do I convince my parents that I really hate living were we do and that I hate moving every year or so? how do I tell them that I’d do anything to go and just settle down? even if it ment just going to live with my g-ma or somone in my familey. I’m only 13 so yeah I know. its my parents choice of were and how I live but I’ve been moving around for 13 years of my life and I hate doing it but everytime I try telling them somthing they just yell at me to shut up and deal. I feel as if I’m not good enough for them to even care. but when it comes to going out and doing things they are verry overprotective. and when I say verry I mean VERRY they call and make me check up a lot and if I dont call them whe I’m supposed to I get grounded. do you think that there is anything I could do to convince them and start making them listen? please, help. I have no idea what to do and I hate being sad all the time. thanks. =[

Answer #1

Would your grandmother be willing to allow you to live with her? Talk to her about it and see what she says. If she is, talk to your parents about the possibility of living with her. Don’t bring it up when you’re fighting with them and don’t bring it up as an argument. Try to approach them when they’re calm and let them know you’d like to talk (perhaps write out what you want to say beforehand if that helps you). Say you know they’re not trying to make anything difficult on you and it’s not like they’re against you in any way, but this just isn’t what you want. Ask if they could let you do a trial with staying at your grandma’s. Say you realize it’s a big step for them to let you live with someone else but you feel like it would be best for you because (insert your reasons here). If you can’t talk to them write them a letter.

I feel you on this one. I went to 12 different schools from K-12 and I moved constantly. Sometimes I hated it, but sometimes the moves were for the better. Now that I’m a little older I realize everything that moving so often gave me (such as adability, strong friend-making skills, and the knowledge that even if EVERYTHING changes in my life I can handle it and make the best out of any situation) but I know that it’s hard and isn’t ideal.

Answer #2

also my famıly ıs lıke urs ıwe are movıng all the tıme when ı say that ı wanna stay at my country they are lıke do we look lıke we care your ıdea and actually ı dont know what to do maybe you should just lıve wıth ıt ıf you have an adult that wıll lıke your after you lıke you saıd your grandma ıf your famıly let you go stay wıth her ı bet ıt wıll be better

Answer #3

yeah I know. its fun to be able to recreate yourself. I’ve done it quite a few times. I’ve even lived in japan for 6 years in a LOT of differnt places there. I’m just sick of having to make good friend and get close to people and then having them just be gone the next year. well I did talk to my parents about lettig me stay with my grandma before. because truthfully my grandma I love more than my parents always have. well they just told me that she didet want me and dident care about me and yes I know its a lye. but it still hurts and I want to tell my grandma or outher family but I dont really know how to say it over the phone and I dont know if pitting it down in an e-mail will work. she and most of my famile relatives ect. live in a differnt state.

Answer #4

First of all, do you have another adult there whom you trust enough to tell them what is going on? Unfortunately it is your parent’s choice as to where you live. However, if your grandmother will let you stay with her then maybe SHE can talk your parents into letting you stay with her. It is worth a shot. If you need to e mail your grandmother then do so. It would be better to ask her over the phone or even in person. Do you think your grandmother could make a trip to where you live now? If so that would be a good start. As far as saying it…talk to someone first who is ouside your family. Maybe you have a friend who’s parents you can talk to. A counselor at school or even call the Boys and Girls National Hotline at 1-800-448-3000. They may be able to help you out. Good luck. I hope everything works out for you.

Answer #5

One last thing - I had the most fun with moves when I came to the realization that it was like another chance to recreate myself. At school I started going by a nickname that I chose which was easier to do when I started a new school rather than one I had been in for a few years.(just tell the teachers it’s what you go by and have them put it on the roll sheet for calling you. You don’t have to explain the name to anyone so if they ask just say people call me that and I prefer it.) took new electives, looked around town for things I could get into (volunteering at animal shelters, whatever floats your boat) and joining school clubs.

Answer #6

yes. I do. have anouther adult. I’m going to ask my grandma and see what she says. attempting to do somthing and failing is better than doing nothing. thanks. and I think im going to write what I’m going to say down first then read it to her on the phone because everytime I get ready to tell someone how I feel my mind just goes blank and I cant find the rite wwords.

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