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My parents are ruining my social life!

 

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I love hanging with my friends, but I’m always missing out on stuff. My parents let me out with my friends at least once or twice a month, but if I saw them one day this week, I don’t get to see them for about another month.
 
They always say it’s all about me, but they're not thinking about me! They say they do everything they can for me, but then they say, I’m not your driver,” or "I’m too tired," or "I’m busy." They always let my brother out when he was my age, so why not me? I think they just don’t want me to have a life.

It’s really frustrating to deal with parents who seem to want to keep you from having a life. Honestly, you have to remember that parents usually know best (as annoying as that sounds). Try putting yourself in their shoes. If they’re trying to keep you from doing things or seeing certain people, it may be because they don’t think they’re a good influence on you. It’s even worse when they set different standards for you than your older sibs! While this isn’t always fair, consider that maybe you’re brother’s decisions have influenced their parenting techniques.
   
Have a chat with your ‘rents to let them know how upset you really are. In a mature and non-confrontational manner, let them know that you feel left out and you think it’s unfair that your brother got to go out all the time when he was your age. Ask why it has to be any different for you. And then actually listen to what they have to say.
   
Work with them to see if you can come to some sort of compromise.  Try setting some “rules” to follow for yourself, and show them that they can trust you. Tell them that school will obviously always come first, and then follow up your commitment and make sure your chores and grades are your first priority.

With a bit o’ time, your parents will gradually give you more and more freedom as you get older. Be patient and just remember that fighting back and kicking and screaming along the way won’t help you get what you want.

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BY NATALIE VARGAS ON 9/9/2010 11:43:00 AM

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by RockNRollx3o on 9/9/2010 6:27:05 PM

 
 

HEY GIRLS!
IM THE TYPE OF GIRL WHO GIVES GREAT ADVICE WHEN ITS NOT ABOUT ME! IF YOU WANT A GUYS PERSPECTIVE ON THINGS LIKE MAKEUP OR JUST BOYS ADVICE I HAVE A BGF WHO WILL ANSWER! I CAN ANSWER TOO IM PRETTY GOOD WITH GUYS! PLEASE LEAVE ME A MESSEGE ON MY PROFILE AND ILL GET BACK TO YOU USUALLY 1-2 DAYS! I CAN GIVE LONG DETAILED ADVICE OF WHATEVER YOU NEED!! I HOPE I CAN GIVE GREAT ADVICE TO YOU GUYS! ENJOY SUMMER
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by RockNRollx3o on 9/9/2010 6:26:57 PM

 
 

hey so in art class at my table we were having a fun time then we started talking about homecoming, then my friend wispered to me that i should go with the guy sitting next to me and i felt on the spot and nervous so i wispered back hes a little short, and i guess he heard, and left the table, but then he came back, but i feel horrible!!!!! i kind of like him to! what do i do? how do i say sorry? i still wanna go to homecoming with him. i feel like a jerk! help

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by icestar321 on 9/9/2010 5:55:58 PM

 
 

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hey so in art class at my table we were having a fun time then we started talking about homecoming, then my friend wispered to me that i should go with the guy sitting next to me and i felt on the spot and nervous so i wispered back hes a little short (he is, but i'm not predgiduce, don't care how tall people are), and i guess he heard, and left the table, but then he came back, but i feel horrible!!!!! i kind of like him to! what do i do? how do i say sorry? i still wanna go to homecoming with him. i feel like a jerk! help




hey! Just ask him to the dance and forget apologizing. you asking him out will prove you don't care about his height. Good luck!  
Helen S.

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by icestar321 on 9/9/2010 5:38:20 PM

 
 

My parents are pretty strict most of the time. Mostly with seeing my friends alot. But, i think i'm allowed seeing my friends more than once a month!!

Alot of ppl think my parents are strict. But i think the deal is, Is that there parents are just not strict enough.
Just think of it that way.

Come check out my profile!!<3

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by soccer babe <3 on 9/9/2010 5:37:56 PM

 
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