Ok, so my parents are very religious. They are very strong Christians and me not so much. They only let me wear skirts and dresses. I want to wear pants. I think Japan is a cool place but my parents don't let me associate anything Japanese. I want to buy a Wii and I would be buying it with my own money but my parents don't let me have any video games. I can't watch ANY PG-13 or R rated movies. They don't even let me watch Full House. I'm 14 and my parents a WAY to strict and WAY to religious!
What should I do?
2007-12-24 15:03:26 · 12 answers · asked by Jenna W 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
It is a little strict but theres nothing you can do
Just believe your parents are doing what they think is best!
2007-12-24 15:08:36 · answer #1 · answered by RRT 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
What is wrong with wearing pants?
Well, I can sort of understand the R rated movies. My kids have occasionally seen a PG-13 movie.
My kids never watched tv. We read a lot. But they had sports and friends and somehow it was never a big deal that we didn't have tv. Now they are in college and do their own thing, but they are still pretty conservative.
Oftentimes, what will happen is you will go completely in the opposite direction from your parents when you get on your own. I hope you don't. They are a little too strict, sure, but they want to keep you safe. Still, not wearing pants is a little silly. That's all I wear.
When you move away from your parents, do not go crazy experimenting with everything you weren't allowed to do. Moderation in all things. Some of the stuff you are learning is actually smart, like waiting until marriage for sex. You won't ever have to worry about unwanted pregnancies or sexually transmitted diseases.
There is nothing wrong with Japanese stuff, you will discover. Except that the Japanese schoolchildren are studying harder than Americans and so will be more employable later on. Here we are, buying Japanese products which are so much better made, and Americans are just as smart and could compete and produce just as useful products but for some reason we don't compete as well.
I guess my message to you is evaluate what your parents taught you when you get out on your own. Save sex for marriage, that is a biggie. As you grow older, you will probably become more religious, that is what happened to me. My mother was over the top religious, and the kids backed away a bit from that, but over time grew more interested in God and pleasing God.
But not everything in our culture is bad, just be selective. Your parents have rejected a lot, I did too,but you can evaluate each thing when you are older and do what you want then. Just don't reject everything your parents are doing, some of it is actually good and protects you. maintain those things when you leave home.
Hope this helps!
2007-12-24 16:22:52 · answer #2 · answered by Paulina R 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Wow, all i can say is i feel sorry for you. At 14 i don't know what to tell you, they pretty much have the say in what you do. My advice would be to not complain about how you think they are being unfair and show them you are mature enough to think apart from what they believe is right for you, becuase only you can determine that. Maybe you should try talking to them about it in a mature way, and let them know that you feel you are responsible enough to make your own choices, and suggest a trial run and let them see how you do. :) good luck
2007-12-24 15:10:22 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Prove them wrong. Show them how mature you are. And they'll probably let up. But until then, you're what...in the ninth grade? You got four more years. Then go to college, do what you're going to do and live your life! They can't stop you from doing that, but I can't help but think that they're only doing what they think is best for you. Good luck and stay strong through it! Merry Christmas!
2007-12-24 15:20:31 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
My parents were similar. Just stick it out until you are 18, and then make decisions \based on what you feel is right. Don't rock the boat too much now, it won't do any good. Once you are "of age" you can make your own decisions. Good luck, there is hope after that lifestyle!
2007-12-24 15:07:27 · answer #5 · answered by chaachie12 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
YOU are only 14. They are looking out for YOUR best interest. Cherish it while you can. The "real" world is a cruel, cruel place.
2007-12-24 16:02:07 · answer #6 · answered by OMGiamgoingNUTS 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
tell them that you should be able to have a little freedom i mean come on full house ia rated g there so over rated.
2007-12-25 14:53:50 · answer #7 · answered by molly b 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nothing, ...deal with it, and then in 4 short years move out and do what you want.
Do you want me to talk with them?
2007-12-24 15:06:58 · answer #8 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
they one of those Christians huh, Mormon I guess. simple find an after school program that theyd let you join, then leave whn you graduate High School :)
2007-12-24 15:23:31 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
wait until you are old enough, and then move out!!
Full House???? really??? that is way too strict!!
2007-12-24 15:06:51 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋