Sunday, August 7, 2011

How can I bond more strongly with my parents?

Know dear that this problem is faced by many first and second generationers here in the west. The parents get consumed with making a better life for their kids financially. And you stated the other part of the problem very well. Your parents were not raised here so they do not understand all the things you face. I sympathize and understand. I have two daughters, 12 & 13. I usually encourage them to bring their friends to our house, that way they can have their friends and I can feel they are safe. I let them go out with their friends from school, but it is limited. They attend a youth group at our mosque and there they have many friends alhamdullilah. It seems your mom is so busy she doesnt have time to consider your feelings. You can be unhappy about that, but you should realize that she thinks she is doing all of this for you and your siblings. Maybe you can talk to your dad and get him to see your point of view and then he could talk to your mom. You may think you have told your mom everything, but keep telling her until she gets it. Choose a time to talk to her when she is relaxed, she might be more receptive then. I wish you the best dear.

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