Surviving the Struggles: Growing Up with Strict Parents

Being a child of strict parents can be tough. It feels like no matter what you do, it’s never enough to meet their high expectations. But fear not! You are not alone in this struggle and there are ways to survive growing up with strict parents.

Understanding Your Situation

First things first, before we dive into some tips on how to deal with strict parents, let’s understand why they may act the way they do.

The Psychology Behind Strict Parenting

Strict parenting is often rooted in cultural and societal norms that prioritize discipline and obedience over autonomy and self-expression. Additionally, many strict parents may have grown up in similar environments themselves or believe that their tough love approach will prepare their children for success later in life.

However, research has shown that overly strict parenting can lead to negative outcomes such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem and even rebellion from their children (shocking I know).

Tips on How To Deal With Strict Parents

Now that we’ve established why your parents might be so darned fussy all the time let’s discuss actionable steps you could take towards surviving living under them.

1. Understand Why They’re So Strict

It is essential to realize early on what motivates your guardians’ maybe they grew up very strictly disciplinarians; hence it comes naturally for them/endlessly following rules without questioning authority.

2) Master “The Art of Sneaking”

Sneaking around sounds a lot more nefarious than it needs to be but sometimes this skill might come handy while trying these tips below without sanction from your folks:

  • Keeping your texts heavy encrypted or deleted;
  • Creating multiple Social Media accounts;
  • Pretending colours are water when washing clothes (Note:This only applies if using different items);
    or
  • Memorize every creaking floorboard making sure to step only on silent patches when leaving or arriving late from somewhere.

3) Find Your Parents’ Weaknesses and Use Them to Your Advantage

Understand what your parents fear most since this is most likely where they can be weak; here are potential angle you could work, but use responsibly:
– Threatening to “run away” from home,(even if it’s just to a friend’s house)
– Knowing their favorite foods/ treats in exchange for less strict punishments;
– Apparently reducing the volume of affected gadgets around the home proves effective with some overly particular guardians.

### 4) Pick Your Battles Wisely
Occasionally, parents adopt extreme positions solely because they still consider themselves right despite overwhelming evidence against them -you might have heard or said such popular catchphrase as “because I am the parent.” To save yourself undue stress pick your battles carefully, identify problems worth fighting over,

Example Scenario;
Your Guardian: ”You cannot go out! You have too many assignments due tomorrow.”
Me: ”I understand that, and I will do whatever needs to be done early enough so that I’m back before curfew/check-in time.”
Diagnosis: Yielding makes sense at times.

5) Refrain From Extreme Behaviour

Being raised by disciplinarians provides one with excellent coping mechanisms even under duress. Try sustaining a level head always if you wanted things resolved fast ensure all activities occur without yelling shouting/screaming-match couplets (Note: Remember everything has consequences.)

Some memorable quotes

“Never let a lousy situation intimidate you.”

“Hardships often prepare ordinary people for extraordinary destinations.” -CS Lewis

Final Thoughts

Growing up with strict parents can definitely present its challenges—however adopting these tips should help make any journey (school/work/life balance’s etc.) under demanding oversight somewhat manageable)or survivable until independence arrives fully- emancipated or emotionally freed. Remember also that your guardians are doing what seems best for you, and the only way out is to make peace with their rules while strategically pursuing their approval.

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