Almost everyday, our parents will always have something to complain about our attitude. From the way we leave certain items lying around the house, to the way we speak to them: yes, they always have something to complain about. They'd constantly reprimand us, telling us to be more responsible, more respectful and such; and all we could do is sit/stand, with our heads bent down, facing the ground, hands on our laps/backs, tracing the floorboards/tiles with the big toe of our right foot... We are helpless and could not argue further. We couldn't really say anything 'cause they will always have something to throw back at us.

If we take a good look at it, the reason for our actions is THEM. We are not the way we are if it weren't for our dear ol' parents; and you know why? Because it's genetic! Observe how they are when they are unconscious. When they are caught off guard, you find them committing mistakes we kids would commit -they just refuse to admit it because they're our parents: our role models, the authorities, ang batas.

So friends, when things start heating up between you and your parents, just tell them 'It's Genetic!'. It'll piss the hell out of them but it'll shut them up and make them reflect on themselves and you. I can't guarantee any improvements with your relationship, it's just a matter of opening up and breaking that 'parental barrier'. It sucks to have uptight parents. At our age, we have to be best friends with them not pet & owner or commander and soldier, you know? They love us. They just don't know how to handle us.