What happens to kids who are protected and sheltered all there life?

Answer 1

Some times, as soon as they have the opportunity, they'll jump off the deep end, head first. They'll try everything, get into trouble, do things that they know aren't "right", but it totally depends on the kid - their ethics and the morals they were brought up with. Sometimes, the kids who are protected and sheltered see that the world isn't that safe, and partying (etc.) isn't that fun, so they'll "come back". Others love it and stay.

Answer 2

I guess some parents never had any coaching from their own parents. My parents learned to save every single penny they earned through hardwork. Today, I'm an honor student & I'm involved in many academic clubs. My parents haven't taught me anything about sex, drugs, smoking, alcohol, etc. but they already understand that I wouldn't ever do that, & they're right to trust me in that way. I'm a little confused about your question too. You were just talking about why parents protect their kids too much. -- I guess they want the best for them & why some parents don't set guideline for their kids?? -- Maybe they just don't care or are bad parents There lots of teens out there become parents at a young age. Imagine not even being parented by your own parents & yet in a few years you will have to parent your own child. Pretty harsh, I think.

Answer 3

They come to the real world and get a rude awakening. Up until forth grade, I could count the number of people my age that I had talked to for more than five minutes on my fingers and toes, and any actual friends my age on one hand. I didn't get the whole "girl and guy" thing until about seventh grade, much to my confusion when I was thrown into public school from homeschool. I still don't get a lot of the ways that people interact. I am by nature someone who needs a lot of physical affection, and I don't really care which sex I get it from. People had to explain to me why I couldn't go around always hugging other people, why I couldn't kiss everyone goodbye like I was used to doing. Basically, when exposed to the real world, we are thrown into shock and react. I reacted by being confused and rebellious. And yet, I wouldn't change it for the world. I would hate to be one of those people with so many insecurities, one of those people I don't understand.

Answer 4

They do all the things their parents told them never to do, and then some! I know I was sheltered and protected as a kid. I came home to visit w tattoos, piercing in places the sun don't shine on, and pregnate with an ex girlfriend!

Answer 5

I was. It was terrible.
I finally moved out when I was 19 and had absolutely no idea what to do. My mom had never allowed me to grow up, so I was so lost. I didn't know how often to do laundry, how to do taxes, and basic decision-making was extremely difficult. Culture shock.
I had to learn so much so fast after I moved out and really resented my parents for not allowing me to grow up and be ready for the world.

By the way, this is a good question, but why is this in the gay/les/trans/bi section?

Answer 6

They become totally unable to cope and adapt in the real world. My family is the perfect example. My brother was abused and sheltered his whole life and still lives at home at age 46. I was headed that way, but thankfully got out and saw the world before it was too late.

Answer 7

A number of things can happen in that situation. They can rebel, and put themselves in danger. They can lack social skills and have problems functioning as adults because they don't know about things that may be scary, but are important to know. They can also still turn out to be wonderful, humble, knowledgeable adults.

Answer 8

they never develop any skills to cope with life...because they were sheltered.., they have problems dealing with issues that come up as an adult..and, deal with issues, as a child would.
also, their emotions never really get a chance to develop as well.

Answer 9

I mean yeah i agree that they will go through a rude awakening when they are "free" or go to school etc. But i mean some if it depends on where you are from. If your from a more conservative area you are going to be exposed to a lot less..

Answer 10

I don't think they necessarily grow up to be wild. I would rather my daughter grows up sheltered and protected than allowed to run wild and do whatever she wants. They probably also won't wind up pregnant at 15 and on welfare.