im on the edge

Pendu........it can also depend on how one approaches their parents. For example......if I approach my parents in a defensive manner....where I'm all huffed up....and I'm yelling at them.....and telling them ALL the things they've done wrong.............they're more likely to get defensive.

However.....if I speak to them very calmly and focus on the positive......and also try to acknowledge their point of view....while calmly presenting my side of the argument...........it might AT LEAST encourage them to think about my point of view.