Why do parents overreact?

Answer 1

To be honest I've learned in my progressive relationship that most men over react due to the fact that it is so much simpler to make assumptions regardless of the situation. They may use excuses for their outbursts such as "I have enough stress in my life already" or "I will leave you" all the way too "you did it to yourself" or "hows it my problem anyways". Boys will never understand the entire concept of why women need them to be attentive listeners, without the male companion freaking out. We need affection and understanding, not judgement and humiliation.

Answer 2

It depends on your defination of "overreacting". For some, your parents are just being protective, or being a parent. In other cases, parents may over react out of their own fear of mistakes they have made that they don't want you too.

In all honesty, parents don't really over react. They do what they do because they love you, and parenting doesn't come with a handbook.