Parental Problems?

I'm pretty sure there is a point for every teenager, no matter who the parent and teen is and how the teen gets along with her parents, where the wishes of the teenager comes into conflict with the parents'. The amount of differences and conflict between parents and the teenager varies, but all of us despairing teens know the problems it can present and how hard it can be, especially when all us teenagers ask for is the normal stuff 'everyone' gets.
Having experienced parental problems myself, I know how difficult it can be to have strict parents who aren't crazy about the things I like to do (or do more of). I've recently been able to come up with some solutions that are paving the way for satisfaction for both me and my parents more, and thought I'd write about them here in a few ways to get along better with your parents.
1. Fulfill your responsibilities before expecting privileges. With my dad and mom, its always expected (like most parents I think) that I have a clean room, do chores, complete schoolwork/homework and everything else that I'm responsible for, before going out with friends or enjoying any privilege like that.
2. Ask instead of demanding. I have this extremely bad habit (not sure who else may have it too) where I state I'm getting something before asking my parents for it. Of course for some things, particularly small things, this is okay, but when its something pretty big, its probably a better idea to ask then just begin stating you're going to get or do something. Your parents will be pleased that you have enough respect for them to ask their permission or approval first.
3. Don't freak if your parents appear unreasonable. Even if they're not just appearing to be unreasonable, but actually are unreasonable, freaking out and getting upset, raising your voice and other expressions of emotion, only can make it worse. Sometimes negotiations can help-sitting down with your parents and putting together an agreement, such as if you do chores, you're obedient, and get the good grades parents ask for, that you get more of electronics, a reasonable curfew, more time with friends or more of freedom, or whatever else you're looking for.
4. Understand your parents and where they are coming from. Commonly referred to as something like the generation gap, this gap can raise problems for people who are twenty or more years apart from each other (parents and teens), who have a lot of times grown up in two very different environments and cultures. If your parents don't approve of the time you spend on electronics and social media, for example, understand where they are coming from. My parents grew up in a time when a teenager having her own phone (not even a smartphone, just a phone) wasn't a commodity at all. There was certainly no internet access period. Additionally, everything growing up for my parents was quite different from the way I am growing up.
5. Saving the most important for last, remember: make sure you build a strong relationship with your parents. More than getting anything you want, having a good relationship with your parents is far more important. To do this, it will be necessary for the respect, love and affection between you and parent/s to be mutual. Care about your parents, make them an important part of your day, talk to them about friends, school, and all that's going on in your life. For me, though I don't always get perfectly well along with parents, I have a strong relationship with them. My mom is a confidant of mine, and I a confidant for her. (Another cool thing to note, especially with my mom for myself, is that the more you grow up and get older, the more your parents become less of an authority figure and more of a friend you can confide to and turn to for help. :D)

Remember above all, no matter how much you can disagree with parents and they with you, remember how much your parents love you. Many times people can love another person so deeply that its faulty, because the deep care and love reaches to extremes at times. When you're upset with parents for not allowing you to always do what you want, realize they make that decision with only the best interest for you, and your physical, emotional and spiritual safety and well-being. Love your parents, because they are the ones that have taken care of you, loved you, still love you, and always will. :)

Lots of Love,
Veroni