I'm twelve, and I can't even walk to my school (which is 5 minutes away) by myself. I have to walk with my parents or when my grandparents are here, they have to be with me.
How embarassing is that? I understand my parents love me, and don't want me to die or stuff, but I wish there was a day I could walk in the mall by myself, or in the park by myself.
What should I say? I've talked with my parents already, and they said I'd have to be 15 when I go to the mall by myself. I was guttered.
I'm not talking curfews or anything, I know that's crazy, but I want the freedom to do what my friends can do. I've shown responsiblity by calling my parents exactly when they wanted me to call them, when I was at my friend's house. My friends call me crazy when I worry about calling my parents a second late. I've done this a million times, but they don't worry about the trust thing. It's the bad-guy, murderer kind of thing.
UGH!
2007-03-17 12:55:14 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
I live in a safe community. But lately, there has been more break-ins. Like our town used to be like really peaceful and quiet. But my best friend's house had gotten broken in to recently. Is that considered dangerous?
2007-03-17 13:06:49 · update #1
And I walk with my friends AND my parents. They're considering ditching me because they're so embarassed.
2007-03-17 13:07:38 · update #2
Oh and also, I've stayed home alone a few times, but they're still not convinced.
2007-03-17 13:08:16 · update #3
And when I asked to go to the mall, I asked my parents to go to the mall with my friends. They consider this very innapropriate for my age, and very dangerous.
2007-03-17 13:11:07 · update #4
Tee hee, so many extra details. Also, I share a cell phone with my mom. She has two, and I share the other one with her.
But I'm not sure she'll be assured.
2007-03-17 13:15:17 · update #5
Sweetie, it seems like a drag but it's because they love you and they worry about you...it's sad that our society/world has come to this but I don't disagree with them at all. Be glad they love and care enough about you to want to know you are safe, even if it's a bit annoying...one day you may well appreciate it.
2007-03-17 12:59:14 · answer #1 · answered by . 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry sweetie but parents are rough to please. How about you try to sit with them & tell them what you feel. They could also call some of your friends parents and see what other kids your age in your meighborhood are allowed to do. My family just moved from a very bad neighborhood in MA to a very safe one in NC. In MA my kids werent even allowed to play outside. Once we moved I had to find out what kids around the new place were allowed to do. I made my decisons from there. My kids do walk to school alone, (well i stand out side & watch them but do not walk with them, but I can see the school from my house) and they say I'm to worried, I think as a mom I'm programmed that way. Good luck.
2007-03-17 20:42:58 · answer #2 · answered by hope 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be patient, your parents love you and want what is best for you. And there are many people in the world looking to do harm to children. Very sad, and very true. As you grow older you will come to understand and appreciate what your parents have done for you. One should never feel embarrassed by the true love of a parent. Good luck and God bless****
2007-03-17 20:02:04 · answer #3 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would wonder what kind of a neighborhood you are living in, is it a dangerous one, don't feel to bad really I drive my son who will be 13 in May back and forth to school every day we live in the country. He could ride a bus, but it comes so early. Plus even though I think most of the kids are good the bus is usually a bad situation.
2007-03-17 20:00:33 · answer #4 · answered by Friend 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't feel bad, I know exactly what you are talking about. I was 14 when my family decided I was old enough to walk 6 blocks to school in a town of 25,000 people. just remind them that you are responsible and can do it, ask to start off with one or two days a week and work on from there.
2007-03-17 20:02:14 · answer #5 · answered by J S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
twelve is still a young age!!!! I'm only 13 and that still a young age last year i said the same thing but i kno that they r doing this cause they really care if u should talk 2 ur parents sit them down ask them if u can get your own cell phone (if u don't already have one) sort out a schuale ask them if you can go to school by ur self call them every 2-3 min. so the y kno tour ok or stay on the phone with them the whole way throw and the will see it ok 2 go on ur own and they will change there mind and let u go on ur own......................just kno they care allot!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2007-03-17 20:11:14 · answer #6 · answered by Puerto Rican Baby 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i'm not that older than you im only 15, and i had that problem, i told my mom to leave me at home alone, and i could show her how responsibile i am, and if that dont work maybe you should do something behind their back, so you can show them that you are growing up, and they dont always have to always be where you are. i think if you is walkin to school you should you need to be with other people that go to your school, because there are crazy people out there, but if your in the mall you need to tell your parents that your friends are there and that yall all got each others back and that yall wont leave each other.
2007-03-17 20:04:01 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It seems to me you have the "it wont ever happen to me" syndrome. The trust is, hon, it can happen to you. The things you see on the knews about kidnapping, murders, rape, and things like that are just folklore and fictions. It is actually stories and real stuff. So tough it up and be glad your parents care for you. One day your parents will not be here and you will be glad and greatful for their protectiveness.
2007-03-17 20:00:01 · answer #8 · answered by mcpark2004 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, they are worried about the bad guys,,,,,and I bet a lot of parents of kids who have been snatched wish they did what your parents r doing,,,,,and I bet those poor kids that got snatched wish they weren't alone....so they wouldn't have to deal with whatever horrible things are happening to them..
Sweetie, just take it for what it is...They love you, they trust you, but they can't handle even the thought of someone hurting you...I really hope you just let them continue to escort you....the other kids probably wish their parents were as concerned too...
2007-03-17 20:02:34 · answer #9 · answered by ♥Minnie Mouse♥ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With everything going on, and kids being taken off the streets so close to home? Be glad that your parents love you so much not to want anything bad to happen to you!
2007-03-17 19:59:17 · answer #10 · answered by Kathy C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋