Parents and their children (Score 1)

I agree with what Tannen is saying about parents and thier children. It does seem like parents are being too strict but they aren't meaning to just criticize you all the time. Parents act the way they do because they love you so much. I do think that parents should back off when thier kids go off to college. I noticed that my parents did when I left for college and I think that that helps the kids realize that they are growing up and are going to be on their own soon.