Parentals!

This is a modern day and age, but i think parents still hold on tightly to what they did or did not do in the past and restrict their kids accordingly.  I do not see the reason for it because the kids wo't make the same mistakes, they will make their own, so fromt hat experience they can go on and tell their children what they know.

Also sometimes, i think some parents abuse their authority 'just because'.  It is not fair to the children, but on the other hand, the children sometimes push their boundaries...( 90% of the time children do this is because they are held back from doing the things that they should be able to do and are acting out.)

Anyways my point is, parents should lighten up. they should be the parents but also try to be the friend. On the other hand, the children should give respect,(where it is DUE!) and open up to their parents.

What do you think?? Are your parents too strict? do they abuse their power?
Do you sometimes gt out of line?  How do you make the relationship work?