my mom continually fails to parent correctly...  she never learned that you shouldn't make a big deal outta of things that aren't.  i think if she had always taken this philosophy i would be a lot more open with her... o well it is just as well.  she really is intelligent enough to be open with and no this isn't just a teenager who thinks he is always right.  my dad is definitely smart enough to be open with and there are a lot of other adults i respect in that aspect but my mom really has no grasp on life.