7. Say No To Life360 And Other Location-Based Apps
This will be hard if you’re a minor but if you’re of age, stop the codependency and tell your parents you don’t need them knowing your whereabouts.
8. Stay Off Of Social Media
On a similar note, you should consider staying off social media or remember they will be trolling you. At the very least, be discrete in your posts.
Related: 6 Common Ways Parents Confuse Kids By Their Hypocritical Behavior
9. Give Them A Hug
This may seem counterintuitive but a tactic to “declaw” your tiger parents is to keep them confused. What’s more confusing than giving them a hug after they’ve called you lazy, stupid, or worthless?
10. “I Love You”
This is in line with the earlier thought process of keeping them off-guard and perplexed. Bonus points if you can do this in their native tongue.
What other tricks do you have?
Written by: Sam Louie
Originally appeared on: Samlouiemft.com
Republished with permission.
