[UrUROFlS]

i don't recall ever feeling like a child, and there wasn't enough supervision for me to be treated any particular way on a regular basis...by my perception, i hit the ground running and am extremely greatful for that... by age ten i had to report in once a week, by twelve, just occasionally, and was out entirely by thirteen.

[mylittlejewelaa]

Around what age did your parents treat you more like an adult than a child?

[mvjvz]

with my up bringing princess from the day I was born lol. But what is your perseption of being adult is?

[Indinehon]

Hmm....tough one..Can we say never in a healthy way? No matter how old I am, Im still their "kid" for them so I imagine it's hard but nothing I'd protest against! But, I've always had the freedom to make my choices probably from 16 and more so from 18

[proslaviy]

My Mom and I have always had reverse roles...I had to take care of her because she was a really bad alcholic...she still looks for my approval...and try's to make me proud...no matter how many times I tell her I AM proud...she just doesn't beleive it.
I must have be her Mother in a past life, because she is always asking me when is it her turn to be the "Mom".

[mylittlejewelaa]

It seems like no matter what age I was, I was always treated as I was a few years younger. And now that I'm adult, it's like they don't know how to handle it.

And thankfully I start thinking of moving out soon now that I'm starting a job, even if that means that it'll be a low income apartment.

[TriammaMade]

I'm soon 37 and my mother still treats me like a half wit. Its ok, because she treats all of us like it (my brother and sisters).

She reminds me to pick my son up from dancing (I've lived the past ten years over seas, and when I came back and my son was 9 - I have no idea how she thinks he survived this long without her help)... lots of stuff like this...

I've accepted it

[funnyPasds]

I was around 16 when I noticed a change in their talking and interacting with me. I think it was because I was playing in a really good band and making good money.
I'm guessing at the reasons, we just never talked about that.

[Uplillacype]

my parents treat me like an adult at the age of 10, I don't know why they treat that way! but still it is great to feel like your on the right age!

[mylittlejewelaa]

I'm soon 37 and my mother still treats me like a half wit. Its ok, because she treats all of us like it (my brother and sisters).

She reminds me to pick my son up from dancing (I've lived the past ten years over seas, and when I came back and my son was 9 - I have no idea how she thinks he survived this long without her help)... lots of stuff like this...

I've accepted it

Oh wow, I just turned 25 and none of my family members see me as mature

Sad really considering everything I've done to prove I am mature.

[mylittlejewelaa]

my parents treat me like an adult at the age of 10, I don't know why they treat that way! but still it is great to feel like your on the right age!

You're really 10!!!! Wow, you seem older.

[mylittlejewelaa]

Never I am still a kid and so is my 28 and they still treat him like a little kid. So Doesn't really matter how old we will become we are still little kids in their eyes.

Your 28? Brother? Husband? What?

[Qxkmsxsx]

Your 28? Brother? Husband? What?

lol No sorry it was late that night I wrote that comment. I am 18. Ten yeah right I would hate to be a kid still! lol

My brother is 28 and they treat us all like little kids. Doesn't matter how old you are my parents will always treat us like little kids.

[Qualarrizab]

hmm... i think i matured faster than an average person my age...i was treated like an adult starting at age of 12...

[Rasklad]

they still don't. i'm only 17, but i'm beyond my years. i'm also wise enough to realize it is pointless to try to teach them. they already have teachers they arent listening to. as do i. i've been acting like an adult for a few years now. my parents are crap and spineless so i've learned to take on new responsibilities to ensure my survival. i wouldnt have it any other way, though. i feel so strong now and i'm still loved by others regardless of what my parents feel about me. you just need to assert yourself. the best way to do that is to not think about their opinions when it is something regarding your personal life. don't tell your parents if you're going out or where you're going. it's none of their business. but don't fight with them. you wont get your way. just do what you need to do separate from them.

[Qxkmsxsx]

Never I am still a kid and so is my 28 and they still treat him like a little kid. So Doesn't really matter how old we will become we are still little kids in their eyes.

[TriammaMade]

I think its ok - if our parents don't treat us the way we think we deserve... it teaches us a lot about acceptance and that we can not control other people's responses. We can only control our own. ... its a good lesson I think for us - and especially has been helpful for me.

[hoarrimilsora]

I agree. They try to raise us the best they can and sometimes they try to hang on and not let go. For instance the first time I took my son to daycare I cried and then again when he went to school. I still find myself hanging onto my daughter and appreciating her being small until it's time to let her grow up.

Parents will always be parents and we will always be their children. Sometimes we just need to learn how to separate what they say and try to control us and become adults with our own beliefs wether they understand or not. Eventually they will be fine and some takes others longer. In the end they love you for who you are and it won't matter. Don't stay in the child role all your life because it's not healthy but it is ok to lean on mom or dad for help when it's really needed.

Love and blessings

[mylittlejewelaa]

lol No sorry it was late that night I wrote that comment. I am 18. Ten yeah right I would hate to be a kid still! lol

My brother is 28 and they treat us all like little kids. Doesn't matter how old you are my parents will always treat us like little kids.

I was responding to john being 10, I was amazed.

[maniaringsq]

If you are still living at home they will still treat you like a child. Mine treated me differently when I moved out at age 18, bought my own car, rented my own apartment and paid my own bills.