What we wish we knew in high school: The parents edition

Recently, we asked some people who are a little older and a bit wiser than you to share with us what they wish they had known when they were in high school. Here's what they had to say about parents:

“Believe it or not, your parents know what it’s like to be in high school. They do know what it’s like to have an exam, get dumped, or want to hang out on Friday nights. They’ve been there. When they make decisions about what you can and cannot do, they’re shaping them around their experiences, too. Don’t think they don’t know what it’s like.”
—Scott Latta, friend of ec

“I wish I’d known that my parents’ wisdom, leadership, and protection was for my own good and only served to bless and benefit me.”
—Kaylan Christopher, ec writer

“I wish I’d known that my parents missed me and wanted to spend time with me. I wish I’d known that they wanted to talk to me but didn’t have a clue how to start.”
—Pam Gibbs, friend of ec

“I wish I would [have] known that my parents were not always against me.” —Kaylie, ec reader




What are your thoughts on this topic? Is there anything you wish your parents understood better about you? Let us know in the comments!