lonelygemini
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My parents did a lot of what your parents did. I didn’t even have a car until I was 17 ½ and the day after my mom needed to go to work so I was still catching the bus to school. None of my friends were allowed at the house and I was only allowed to go to 1 or 2 friend’s house. No boyfriends, no phone after some ridiculous time and I had to go to bed early.
As I earned my parents’ trust, they laxed on some stuff and I was able to drive my dad’s clunky van (whoopee!) to visit my girl friend and hang out. I still wasn’t allowed to go to parties until after I graduated.
However, I went to college 1000 miles away. Although I didn’t get too wild, I did catch up on my “social development”. Plus, I stayed focused enough to graduate and go on for my post-grad, plus get a decent job. I came through it all without a car wreck, baby, or drug problems.
Although it seems crazy unfair now, your parents are just concerned about you. Better that they’re a little overprotective instead of not protective enough, I say. You only have 2 years until you’re a free man, so count down the days and stay focused on preparing yourself on life after 18.
Help with OverProtective parents
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Whoa, this came up somehow new to me... hmm either board error or operator error. lol
Oh well.