ok its not like they are super strict but the only thing that im not allowed to stay out that late. when hanging out in town i have to be home by 10;30 and at parties i can stay till 11;30. but come on im 15 years old...i think i deserve to be allowed to stay out till later. and my mom wont let me get in the car with any of my older friends or call a cab. she demands to pick me from everywhere herself. i cant even walk home cuz everything is far away. what do i do to get more independence?
2007-03-23 16:15:47 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
im a responsible kid, i get good grades, i have done nothing to loose my parents trust...so its not like that has anything to do with it.
2007-03-23 16:18:45 · update #1
I remember being 15, feeling so old and responsible. Now I have a 15 yr old, and I realize how dumb and careless I was.
Honey, even if your parents trust you 100%, its all those other morons out there that aren't trustworthy.
Being a parent is scary, believe it or not. You want your kids to grow and be happy; but fear is creeping in constantly.
Guess what ... if you continue to be trustworthy and make smart choices, then you will earn more stuff like later curfews.
2007-03-23 21:05:22 · answer #1 · answered by Linda R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all your parents are not too strict. Every home has rules, and I'd advise you follow them respectively. Your home will be the same way some day. I am sure your parents love you very much, and too many girls and boys disappear and are never found alive again. Never be alone anywhere these days. Sicko's are watching and waiting to strike. 15 is a tender and vulnerable age, so listen to your parents, they do know what they are talking about. Your Mom is a wise lady. Trust me. Being a parent is the hardest job you will ever love, you will find that out someday. Enjoy the freedom they do give you, and let it go at that. Then tell your Mom, Thanks for caring.
2007-03-23 16:31:38 · answer #2 · answered by L M 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm a Mom of a 15 yr old and I think your lucky to get to go to parties that include people old enough to drive! And to be out until 10:30 or 11:30....your parents really do trust you and your judgment and you should be thanking your lucky stars!! If I were you I would enjoy what you have, not many are as lucky as you....no matter how good their grades are or how responsible! Why don't you wait until you turn 16 to get more freedom...if you follow their rules and quit pushing it I'll bet you'll be driving and staying out later then. Be safe.
2007-03-23 16:23:57 · answer #3 · answered by Barbiq 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You have to realize that privilages come with age and although you may feel way older you're only 15. you can't even drive. Once you get you own car and license they will probably gradually push those times back. You're just still young and they have to protect and watch out for you. Everyone goes through it. It's just a lot more rewarding to have things to look forward to when you get older. Otherwise being older is kind of a downer. So be patient and don't grow up to fast. Things will happen. and be thankful your parents care about your safety and want to protect you. Some kids never get that
2007-03-23 16:55:29 · answer #4 · answered by blessed mommy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
honey, u juz 15 yrs. ur still ur parents responsibility. and u have no idea what u talking about. this is a crazy world, anything can happend even to u. u have to learn more wiser and understandable person. u are lucky to have such a understandable parents. many parents dont even let their daughter go out til late, specially for party and hang-out. be grateful girl. and wait til u graduate and have ur own money, then u free to do anything u want. ok. take care and wish u the best.
2007-03-23 16:52:08 · answer #5 · answered by EJ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like you're on the right track. Have you tried asking them about it, w/o whining? Sometimes parents are willing to hear kids out, but it's so hard when they whine- even accidentally. Try talking to them about it in a mature way, and even if they don't tell you what you want to hear, react in the same mature way and they'll at least be impressed a little. Not enough to change their minds, but it's a start.
Also, don't ask for everything to change, and say that. Just tell them you really appreciate how much they are doing for you, etc., and then only ask /maturely/ for the ONE thing you really want them to change most, and that's it. Be prepared either way, and act maturely. Why? Because eventually you'll want to change something else, and they need to know you can handle it either way. Good luck!
2007-03-23 16:23:00 · answer #6 · answered by Adje J 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Um, Feel very lucky already. My daughter isn't allowed to date til 16, and that is group dates. As for parties, where do parents get off thinking that nothing goes on at parties. You are VERY lucky as it is, and hopefully, your parents will wisen up and keep TIGHTER reigns on you. You sound like your heading for trouble. AND, good grades mean jack sht. I dated a stright A girl in high school, and she did drugs and had sex the first time when she was 13.
2007-03-23 16:21:49 · answer #7 · answered by Common Sense 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your only 15 years old, your parents aren't strict they are trying to help you not make any mistakes, if they didn't they wouldn't love you. I nearly lost my daughter at 15, for we thought we trusted her friend which thought was a decent kid. This world is mean world out there, just pray together about this, believe me you'll all become best friends, my kids did. Good luck!!!
2007-03-23 17:39:13 · answer #8 · answered by LynnS 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
and just what is there to do for a 15 year old after 11 at night? your mom cares about your safety. stop your whinning and live with it.
2007-03-23 16:20:55 · answer #9 · answered by zsaffireblue2003 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋