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How can I get my parents to stop yelling at me for everything?

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Last Updated: 06/02/2022 at 4:16am
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Anonymous
December 5th, 2021 8:57am
Have a quality conversation with them about their yelling. What is triggering them to yell and how can they communicate more effectively to you. If the way they are talking to you isn't working, maybe you can find something that does work for you. You may find out that the yelling has nothing to do with you. Your parents are human and they can have stresses of their own. Having this conversation can make you grow closer. It can help make future conversations go smoother. The next time your parents yell give it a try and see how it works out.
Brinnleyhere4u
October 28th, 2021 5:42pm
That's a hard question! you can't make anybody stop doing something. You sometimes have to put yourself on their shoes. They could be having a hard time at work, or even with their own relationship. Their job could be stressing them out, so maybe you can be kind to them. Think of it as them needing your help. They might not know how to deal with emotions very well and you can help them understand what they are going through maybe when they yell at you, you could say, Mom Or Dad I understand you are angry, but I had nothing to do with what triigerd your anger could I do anything to help you feel better?
MeditationIV
July 28th, 2021 9:46am
Play around with the ways that you both communicate with each other! Reflect on how certain changes are received. It may be challenging at first to try things out because they might backfire. But it may be so that you gain some understanding of your personal power in the process. This might mean that you develop strategies to communicate yourself effectively, which may in turn teac your parents what kind of communication works best with you (resonates most effectively with you). As a rule of thumb, often people are uncomfortable yelling when they feel that there is no rational (emotionally sound) reason for them to be behaving in that way. Therefore, finding ways to distance from the emotional turmoil of the conversation, and approach them with curiosity instead, might help them reflect back on themselves and their own means of communicating. It is complex work to change relationship dynamics, especially parental ones, but curiosity and exploration will be your biggest assets. Treat it as an experiment! The experiments will inevitably give you so much rich depth and insight into human psychology, relationships, and more. You will grow from it. Sending you luck and hugs!
Anonymous
July 10th, 2021 8:57am
Parents yelling can be really stressful. While I can’t say for certain how to get your parents to stop yelling, I can tell you that remaining calm always goes a long way for me personally. Often times when our parents yell, they’re experiencing something in their lives personally that’s causing them to behave that way, and although it can be hard, I personally try to remember that when reacting to their yelling. I know that I never yell unless I’m having some type of problem in my life so it’s most likely the same for them. I just respond calmly and try not to provoke them.
Anonymous
April 5th, 2016 10:34am
To get your parents to stop yelling at you, sit down and speak to them about how you feel, have a few examples in your head to explain when you think it is happening. Make sure you are calm in the conversation and hopefully it goes well.
AliaHani
October 12th, 2016 11:38am
They work hard. Maybe a little stress could outcome in different ways we never expect. Make them a cup of tea, they sure will calm down a little bit.
CaptainObviouslyOblivious
January 31st, 2019 7:51am
Honestly - the best thing you can do in this situation is to keep your own cool. I'd sit them down, or if you fear escalation, write them a letter, explaining to them that it makes you feel uncomfortable, although you're willing to have real discussions. To be fair, however, you also need to consider the circumstances - If your parents have asked you to do something repeatedly , several times before they become angry - that's just a reaction sign that they're frustrated. You have to be willing to meet someone half way to de-escalate an issue of this sort. Always try to talk it out, but know that you cannot control what another human being will do - you can only try.
WildflowerHeather
April 9th, 2020 12:54pm
I would try calmly telling them how it makes you feel during a time when they are calm as well, and hopefully communicating your feelings would give them some insight into how their actions affect you. Of course, that may not fix everything, but if it doesn’t work at first, I would continue to have those conversations until they start to respond. However, I would never start that conversation when they are already yelling at you or if you’re in an argument, because feelings are too strong then. Tell them after everyone has calmed down. I hope this can help you!
Anonymous
April 3rd, 2020 6:11am
If you want your parents to stop yelling at your for everything, let them hear and understand the thoughts and struggles you're dealing with and hear their opinions so that you and your parents can both clear some misunderstanding with each other. Patience is the number 1 tip that you must have since it takes a lot of patience to be able to tolerate something that's not easy to face on wards. Stay calm as much as possible. Being loud and harsh won't get you and your parents inferiority anywhere else. Let them speak first as a sign of respect so that they could do the same thing to you when you speak calmly and well composed.
Anonymous
March 21st, 2020 8:40pm
This one is a hard one. The only thing that I did was to sit down with my mother and tell her how I felt when she did that and explained that it doesnt make me understand or hear less if she uses her normal voice and explains to me what it actually is trying to tell me (make a point). I think she kinda understood it and accepted it with a time. Of course it didnt happend just in two days but there was alot of progress by every day. Now I feel I can talk to her better as I dont feel attacked every time I ipen my mouth.
sharingmeanscaring
January 31st, 2020 1:39am
Standing up for your rights is the best way to fix all the problems that me, and you, and others, can across especially when it starts being a real issue and effect each person's personal life When it comes to parents the best way is creating a good atmosphere maybe going on a picnic, or having a sit, drinking coffee and talk in a good way mum or dad that's making me feel stressed anxious. I'm sure this will make a change Sometimes parents make mistakes without aiming to show hate or anything else it's just life stress and fighting to make a living.
Anonymous
January 16th, 2020 2:07pm
Well I guess you all should sit down and talk in a calm, reasonably and hopeful peacefully on why they yelled, find out why and how it effects you and ask them to stop. Sometimes direct approach might help. It might be your behaviour in how you act, what you do or something that you dont notice or sometimes they are just concerned. They yell sometimes because they care and people would react more to being yelled at than talking the same things over and over again. Or else its more to their personal lives that end up being taken out on you, which i hope not. But being there and consider on why and think how would you improve on it i guess.
Anonymous
December 25th, 2019 6:58am
Explain them that this behaviour is causing you mental disturbance and if they can't stop with this then you will have to stop having a talk with them. You have to explain them that if there will be a conversation then it has to be in a peaceful way else there is no lecture session. But along with this you yourself will also need to look after your deeds. Not always parents are wrong. You have to keep in check of your activities and be more responsible of your duties and more important thing ie your career and future.
lavenderb0y
November 14th, 2019 5:21am
Unfortunately, I doubt you can. If they’re that aggressive I don’t think you could sit down and have a chat with them to explain how you feel and why they should care about it. I’ve tried that with my own parents, I was not taken seriously. BUT, you can always try to set boundaries. Explain you need time to yourself sometimes. Put a note on your door to let them know you’re doing work. Know that even if they hurt your feelings, they’re not doing it because they want you to feel bad. They’re doing it because they feel bad inside their heart and want some way to let it out. Talk about it with friends privately, the more you normalize it the less power they hold over you. Be objective about what they say. Are they being dramatic? Are they being reasonable? If they are being dramatic, do they have a reasonable reason to be? You don’t have to take them seriously and believe they’re right every time they yell at you for something, but it’s okay to take it into consideration. Just know they don’t have a final opinion on anything; you can trust your own. Don’t argue with them and try your best to tiptoe around any conflict. The more you can avoid the situation the better you’ll feel in the long run but it might make you feel a little tense to be around them, almost like you’re guilty. Don’t take what they say to heart because I’m sure you know you wouldn’t treat someone how they treat you, so you don’t have to be convinced by their words. :)
allthehiddenplanets
October 31st, 2019 10:37am
This must be really difficult and no doubt emotional for both you and your parents. It may help to write down what you're feeling and what you would like to change. Try also writing down how you think they're feeling and put yourself in their shoes - even if you disagree with their views and actions, it can help to understand them! Pick a time when you're all calm and ask to sit down and talk with them about it. Try to be honest with them, without accusing them, and tell them how the yelling affects you (if you don't want to say the words, you could write them a letter). Hopefully by understanding how it makes you feel, your parents will be less inclined to shout and instead to talk to you when you have a disagreement. Your parents will probably want to discuss the behavior that makes them angry - this can be a chance for you to reflect on your own choices, while still being clear that you find being yelled out stressful and counter-productive. You can always come on 7 Cups and chat when you're finding your parents hard to live with. And above all, remember that they do love you, and your parents are human too.
Jay0818
October 27th, 2019 8:26pm
Try talking it out. You'd be surprised at how many times the reason families are yelling is because of miscommunication. If talking face-to-face is something you don't want to do, texting and e-mail works just as well. If talking it out does not work, then it is time to reach out to a trusted adult so you can work it out together. A school counselor or a trusted teacher can give you advice, and as a councilor has training for these situations, they can help you by helping you communicate more effectively. Remember, communication is key to a happy and healthy household.
Anonymous
September 13th, 2019 6:11pm
Unfortunately, we can't control the behavior of others. All we can really do is control our responses and reactions. What I find helpful is to remember that as long as I'm doing the best I'm able, and if someone reacts in a way which I find hurtful, then that is their problem. Unfortunately, sometimes even adults have a hard time coping and react to situations in a way that may make the matters more difficult. I would urge you to check out the coping resources on this site. At the very least you can learn self care tools to mitigate your stress. Good luck.
Falguni4782
July 12th, 2019 7:02am
The answer to this question greatly depends on how old you are. If you are a minor child then think about what triggers your parents to yell and avoid them. If possible, leave the room every time they yell at you and avoid them for long periods of time. If possible, talk with them about your feelings and ask them not to yell so much. If you are an adult and living on your own, simply tell your parents you will not tolerate them yelling and will spend less time with them until they learn to control their actions. Most moms value their time with their children. If they see that their actions are causing their children to pull back and not spend time with them, they will change their behavior.
silentAngel23
June 27th, 2019 10:20am
Maybe you could talk to your parents about it. Might as well, see it in yourself why are they yelling at you. Make them understand that there is no need to yell you because you are listening. And also make sure that you are listening to what the are telling so that they don't have to repeat it twice. As you know, the second time makes the parents voice louder because in their perspective you are not listening to them. And so, you might misunderstood it as yelling. As you can see, listening is the best way to communicate and not misunderstood.
ListenerDustin
October 11th, 2018 12:43pm
I know that sometimes are child and parent relationship may be very difficult to understand from both sides. Being a parent is not easy making sure they the little human you are in charge of makes good choices, explaining what may be best and deciding how to discipline and so forth. In my experience, making time to sit down and talk with the person or group that you feel is not treating you well could have excellent benefits. I was nervous one time about something with my parents, but I did not feel comfortable speaking with them in person, so what I was able to do was write them a letter/note and let them know how I was feeling. Hope this helps!
Teenagehelp
July 28th, 2018 3:11pm
Communication is the way you can unite with. What are they yelling you for? Do you see any things you can do better to prevent yelling?
JojoMojoHappy
August 1st, 2018 7:32pm
By simply telling them that it hurts you. If they do it again, you would need to keep reinforcing your boundaries to them as to how much you can emotionally take.
Caitlin7cups
August 9th, 2018 6:24am
Based on my experience, when we're both calm and composed I take the time to sit down and speak with them, sometimes as humans we feel like everyone is ALWAYS yelling at us for no reason whatsoever, whereas taking a step back sometimes you might see occasionally you did do something wrong, (I know I did) :)
caringFriend21
August 15th, 2018 1:39pm
I had to decide to separate myself from my parents. Since I am not around them much anymore, they don't really have anything to yell at me about. It does not seem like much of a solution but it helped me
MissLisa
August 24th, 2018 3:04pm
Being open and honest to your parents on how their actions are making you feel can have a positive impact. Often we are unaware of the consequence and impact our actions have on those around. So perhaps they are not aware just how it makes you feel whenever they yell at you. Having a calm conversation to explain this helps them become aware that they yelling is not positive. Encourage them to have calmer conversations with you being more constructive if you have done or said something that they do not think is right. This is much better communication and can be much more effective.
musicalEnergy94
September 15th, 2018 1:14am
if your parents are yelling at everything than it may be time for family council therapy because then you are all together and you will get a professional perspective. if you are not getting along try to remember a time when you were all getting along and no yelling, what worked in that situation? can it be duplicated in a current argument? if you tell your parents to stop yelling at you maybe stop and ask why are you yelling at me so much, what did i do that was so wrong? if they can't answer you then maybe you may want to spend some time away from your family when the conversation gets heated.
Anonymous
September 15th, 2018 9:59pm
Did you consider confront them about it or telling them that their yelling is causing more harm than good? How would you think it would turn out? If you did, what was their answer and why do you think it was that? Did you try to get in your shoes and do you think they tried getting in yours? What helped me about this issue was basically making them see the consequences about their behaviour: the dropping grades and my irascible mood. We talked before that but they seemed to have forgotten about the issue. Most of the parents are just trying to do their best but sometimes they misplace priorities. I confronted them and it worked. Do you think this situation could be applied to yours?
Anonymous
February 24th, 2019 8:25am
Stop reacting first when they yell at you. Then reply politely. Be at your best behaviour and do your chores and tasks to the best of your abilities. Parents usually love discipline in the house and love authority. Doing this will make them happy making them less angry. You can also get some extra things or permissions granted fate you please them like going to a party or buying something. I personally have tried this and has worked out so so so many times. I really hope this works out or you too. Take care. Good luck. Hope this helps you.
Anonymous
June 3rd, 2020 8:50pm
First of all, try to not yell back. This only elevates the situation and can make it worse, most of the time. Often times, if you are respectful towards them and then go to try to talk to them about how you are feeling about them yelling at you, it will be more effective than if you have talked back. When you talk to them, try not to speak as though you are pointing out what they are doing wrong, but instead, be honest and tell them how you feel. Acknowledge that you understand where they are coming from, but be sure to express why their actions are hurting you.
SerialThinker
November 28th, 2018 10:11am
One idea is to avoid situations you predict that causes a problem. Sometimes you can share your feelings with them and tell them how this makes you feel. You can tell them that they can tell whatever they want, in a cooled down mood and you understand what they want better this way. You can also get help from another person whom they know and trust to deliver you message. Sometimes writing a letter to them in a friendly and calm way makes this easier because when they read it, they don't necessarily react to it immediately. They have time to think and digest all you have expressed in your letter.