have a better relationship with my parents

I really believe this is coming along well, but unfortunately I feel that there are some dimensions of this problem that I cannot change. Confrontation only leads to more misunderstanding (accusing either one of my parents that they make wrong assumptions about me with no basis). I also can’t understand this because no matter how they are influenced they have me marked as a stereotypical kid. They are constantly worried that I will do what other kids will do and hurt myself, but in reality they are only holding me back. This interplay between their maternal/paternal instincts are critically damaging my ability to fulfill my dreams. I understand to a certain level the consideration of my families as well, I am not tolerant in any means. I want my brother to have the same opportunities and be treated just as fair as I am. I do believe though that we have reached a breaking point—my father almost cried at my writing teacher’s overly generous (in my opinion) compliments towards me (and remember, he is not an emotional man). This is a side I rarely see and I think that, I being his first child, he is afraid to let go and translates that fear into a parenting style.

my father and I have such conflicting personalities. My mother and I get along quite well, I can’t really completely express myself with her though, she is very opinionated and secure in her decisions. My father on the other hand, will attack anything you say and will not allow for any argument of what he says. i think i just need to comply with this realization in hope that he will respect my thought more if i do so.

i love them (ohsomuch)
but there is a (ohsotiny)
problem.
we argue, and they cannot take me seriously.
they do not respect my viewpoints and thoughts (while I do respect theirs).
this is not necessarily a one-sided battle. i too need to work to gain the relationship that we need.