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Is it right for a parent to always yell at a teen?

im 17 and my dad always seems to have something to yell about. I do my chores and do what im told. when hes around i just get nervous that hes gonna yell about something.for example i was on the computer the other day and he came in yelling i was on it on all the time (not true) everything was done and just on b4 i went to bed. he has bad language too..i just cant do anything right. but when hes around other people hes the nicest man alive. whenever he leaves for work i feel so free. when he yells i never say anything back but "OK". please give some advice on what i can say to him or how to ignore him. (hes always been like this) PLEASE ANSWER

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  • 8 years ago
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    I am going through somewhat of a similar situation as you are.

    It appears my mom believes yelling is the best way to get her msgs a crossed, when this is entirely false.

    She doesn't know how much she's killing me, and I believe your dad doesn't know either.

    I know it's hard to talk it over. I have done it multiple times, but some ppl are entitled with shorter tempers, and unless they get reminded and can start settling with it, it's not going to happen.

    The best way is to really ask how his day was and start with a neutral state.

    That way he might be more hesitant or out of speech to drop the bombs!

    like when you see him altho may be hard, say "How's your day been?"and express your thankfulness for his hard work in other conversations.

    Perhaps he needs encouragement and that's his way of saying help.

    I hope things get better between you two.

  • Anonymous
    8 years ago

    hello bud.... maybe he has some dificulty at work and are discharging on u ... best way to resolve this on my oppennon is talking.. talk with him .. let him know how he treat u and how u feel about it.....maybe he didnt notice he is treating u bad..... plz LET HIM KNOW .. talk with him open up maybe he will open up and tell u whats bothering him .. if its something u doing or work problem ....

    best luck.... moe

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