ok i love my mom but she is way to over protective. I'm 16 and she won't even let me go out on a date with a group! She keeps trying to tell me what she thinks is right for me and for my future. She wants me to grow up get married and have kids. Someday I want that but first i want to travel and see the world and live a little. I've tried explaining this to her but she doesn't want to listen or understand. Heck I've even tried to go to a therapist and try and work with her but she is so close minded. I want so badly for her to accept that i'm me and not someone she wants me to be.
2006-11-19 10:29:57 · 6 answers · asked by horsegal365 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
Take her out for dinner and talk to her and explain why you're doing what you're doing. Where's your dad in all this? Ask him about it too. If mom can't loosen up, Dad probably can.
Above all that, respect her until you turn 18, she's your mother. She'll turn around once you don't turn around. But make sure you're respectful!
2006-11-19 10:35:04 · answer #1 · answered by I think... 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am sorry there is not to much that you can do until you are of age, but in the mean time would she say no to you doing volunteer stuff so that you might get out into the world and see what is going on, perhaps at an animal shelter or animal hospital you will be surprised how many people you will meet
2006-11-19 18:45:45 · answer #2 · answered by rkilburn410 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your Mom is a little over-protective but she's doing it because she wants certain things for you.
When you get older it'll be up to you how you want your to life to be, so don't worry about that now. You'll get married and have children if and when you want.
Right now you have to deal with her....if you give your Mom the time you want to leave, when you will be back, who will provide transportation, where you're going...as much information as possible she may ease up a bit. Good luck.
2006-11-19 18:37:02 · answer #3 · answered by daljack -a girl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well its funny that she wants you to grow up and get married and have kids when she wont even let you go on a group date. You should tell her that you need to experience things in life and with you not being able to do anything, you wont experience those things and you wont have as well of a view on life. Or you could just talk to your dad.
2006-11-19 18:42:09 · answer #4 · answered by nayr8230 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to show her that your responsible and can make good choices about your life.She just wants whats best for you she can see how bad choices or mistakes can affect your life.I'm an over protective mom too.What you may not realize is it hurts to see your children grow up its hard to let go. You invest 18 years of your life trying to take care of a child it becomes a huge part of your life..Whats left to fill the void?
2006-11-19 18:41:55 · answer #5 · answered by morganslilone 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
tell her you can't get married til you date and find the right person for you.
2006-11-19 18:34:00 · answer #6 · answered by ha 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋