Overprotection

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Rehoboth16

Rehoboth16

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My goodness gracious. Sometimes I just feel like my parents do not undertand me at all. I feel like i'm caged up in this house and I can't do many things because my parents always want to know where I am. Even when I want to just go shopping with my friends at the mall, they have to know what time, where I'm going, whose taking me, what time i'll be back....it's just too much.
 
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tryingtofindhim

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awwwww........ :( I'm sorry. Sounds like you need to have a heart to heart conversation with you parents about this. In doing this, if they dont' see your point don't show yourself getting upset because that shows immaturity (to them). If all doesn't go well, you only have 1 more year. :)
 
Rehoboth16

Rehoboth16

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LOL. Nice. I know they mean well but my brain isn't taking all this properly. They are just too freaked out about other accidents happening because someone else's parents drove a child to an event and it turns out the parents weren't good drivers :p
 
MyBagsRPacked

MyBagsRPacked

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I know you have a hard time seeing it right now but if you ever grow up to have a family of your own, you'll see why your parents are so desperate to protect you. They have invested their LIVES in keeping you happy and safe!!!
I came from an EXTREMELY controlling family and faith. I couldn't stand my mother. My biggest dream was to live in another area code (long distance phone number) from my parents.
Now, I have 2 children of my own that I fear for each and every day...and it's not because I want to control them, it's because I'll do anything and everything for them to have a good life... based on GOOD CHOICES. I thought I knew everything...and I still think I know everything lol but being smart doesn't make you wise.

Have good cheer! One day, you'll be on your own to make your OWN rules...
and paying your OWN bills ;) LOL

May God bless You today and EVERY day :)

Rehoboth16 said:
My goodness gracious. Sometimes I just feel like my parents do not undertand me at all. I feel like i'm caged up in this house and I can't do many things because my parents always want to know where I am. Even when I want to just go shopping with my friends at the mall, they have to know what time, where I'm going, whose taking me, what time i'll be back....it's just too much.
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Vidy

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Don't worry, I know how it feels =S

My parents used to be that way. They've gotten a little lax in the years, and the only thing that really annoys me now is that I pretty much can't be in the same room as a girl if the room has a bed in it- Even if the door is open, lights are on, and with other people in the room -.- I understand alone-ness, but reeaaallly?

Anyway, I see no problem with them wanting to know where you are and how long you'd be out. Even though I'm still in school myself, I'd expect it from my kids. It's caring, not overprotection. Overprotection is far, far worse than what you've described lol.
 
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WastingTheDawn

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Your parents love you like there's no tomorrow. That's the reason they act how they act. Spend a while thinking how much they love you and how they would grief if something would happen. Really, spend a while!
 
faith4life

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Rehoboth16 said:
Even when I want to just go shopping with my friends at the mall, they have to know what time, where I'm going, whose taking me, what time i'll be back....it's just too much.
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That's good parenting.
 
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livingbygrace

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faith4life said:
That's good parenting.
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That's good parenting. Yes it is.
But I don't blame a teenager for getting fed up with it. I know I used to.

By the way I think faith4life is a great nickname on here.

The only thing that counts is faith expressing itself through love. Gal5:6
 
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Jemmie

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I so know how you feel because i feel that way ALL THE TIME.
 
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