Parents and children have coexisted for millions of years, not only humans but also animals and dinosaurs. Throughout all of these times, every child had a moment where they would go off and do whatever they wanted. For most people, it's about college and a few rebellious years in our teens. During these times, we want to show a sense of freedom and identity within ourselves. Additionally, during these times we go from young, feeble-minded children to slightly older, discerning adults. This change can be instantaneous or take several years. When change occurs, the person's attitude is completely altered and changed forever. Even though this change occurs, adults still have more years and more knowledge with them. Children should generally listen to adults because adults know more, have had more experiences, and have been through what you are going through. Children should generally listen to their parents because adults have lived longer and have more knowledge than you. . This is shown very well in Act 1, Scene 3, lines 72 and 73, when Lady Capulet says: "I was your mother in those years that you are now....