The misunderstanding problem between two generations – a generation gap – is old as the world. But at all times communication and forming of long-term trusting relationship between parents and children were a key for the solution of this problem.
1. One of the frequent reasons of the rigid attitude of parents towards children is a concern on their future. Therefore devote them in the plans for the next and more long-term future. It is reasoned explain: that as well as why you are going to do. If they are not agree with you, ask them to explain the reasons of your disagreement. Argue, based on logical conclusions, the vital facts and examples, but not on emotions and desires. Show them the progress in implementation of your plans for the future, brag of achievements.
2. If all of you are still financially dependent on the parents, try to leave this dependence. So you will show that are already capable to live without their guardianship and to make decisions independently. If you still the teenager, begin to assist in housekeeping. Do everything that in your forces and without reminder. In the opinion of parents you will begin to look more independently, is more adult. Will begin to reckon with your opinion.
3. Often misunderstanding is a consequence of inattention of children to parents. Remember more often that you love the parents. Return spirituality, morality, goodwill, sincerity to the relations between you. Pay attention to the parents, communicate with them more often, be interested in their life. Try to understand their problems and experiences, their relation to various parties of our life, the attitude towards different aspects of outlook. If parents see your attempts to understand them, they will answer you with the same.
4. If there was a misunderstanding on some specific question, try to look at it eyes of the parents. It is quite possible that after that you will find the necessary arguments capable to convince them of your correctness. It will quicker bring to the best for you to the solution of a question than if you just shout: "I so want!". Ask the parents on their youth more often. Ask about what in those days they had problems and as they looked at them. Too it is useful for senior generation to remember himself in youth.