[header] How to deal with mean parents [title] Take a moment to calm down before talking to your parents. [step] You will not be able to get your full feelings out if you're yelling and screaming. Remember that people mirror behavior in a conversation--the louder and angrier you get, the meaner your parents will get in response.
[header] How to deal with mean parents [title] Take a moment to calm down before talking to your parents. [step] You will not be able to get your full feelings out if you're yelling and screaming. Remember that people mirror behavior in a conversation--the louder and angrier you get, the meaner your parents will get in response.
If you cool off and act calm, they will too. If things are really heated, try and have the conversation an hour or so after the inciting incident--don't deal with it while the " wounds " are still fresh. If you have something to say, pause and give your parents a chance to calm down. [substeps] You'll be closer to saying what you really mean in the moment, but you'll have to discipline yourself later. Try to catch yourself in the moment-don't let yourself get angry after a bad argument. [substeps] Take deep breaths, getting some air in your head before speaking. [substeps] Take some deep breaths before approaching your parents, or use a calming mental mirror you find on a wall in the privacy of your bedroom. Make sure you're completely calm and in touch with your emotions.