text: Most people tend to ask their friends about smaller decisions, and their family about bigger decisions. The advice your family gives, is much different from your friends. Your friends are good for giving advice about clothes, or social media. Your parents can give good advice about school problems, or friendship issues. This is most likely beacause your parents have been there before, and they know what it's like. Either way asking a friend or family member can change your mind to help you make a decision.