Asking your parents something you’re pretty sure they’ll disagree with can definitely be tough and scary. But if you never attempt to ask, then you’ll never know what could REALLY happen.
If you have strict parents, you don’t need to be reminded that they’re strict. Your friends comment on it, your curfew is an hour earlier than everyone else’s, and the word “sheltered” has an all-too-familiar definition. It’s not fair! You’re not trying to hate on your parents – you love them and know they only want the best for you. But how do you know if they’re ACTUALLY being too strict, or if you’re just being dramatic (like they say)? Their super strict parenting style could actually be harming your development.
Lately, a lot of you have been talking on the boards about how much it can suck when you feel like your mom is being way too controlling and/or strict. The individual fights are pretty unique, but I think we can all understand the overall struggle. Check it out.