Are my Parents being fair?

Australia
April 29, 2007 7:18am CST
I know that many people around mylot are parents themselves and i was just wondering what your thoughts on the matter are. I am currently 16 years old and the problem is that my mum wont let me stay over at my girlfriends house for the night, no matter what i tell her. Plus she never actually comes up with a good reason other than she doesnt find it right. Do you think that its alright? Is my mum being fair? Thanks for your input in advance.
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@Gemmygirl1 (2867)
• Australia
29 Apr 07
It all depends on how your Mum was raised & whether she's religious or if she is just BIG on morals! Some parents are just big on being married before you go ahead & do anything like that. You didn't mention whether your family was religious or not. I do think perhaps your Mum just doesn't wanna deal with the fact your not a child any more but you have to respect her wishes. Does your Mum allow your girlfriend to stay at your place? Or is that a big no no as well? Sorry things are so hard for you but remember, you're an adult at 18 - it's not too far away!
• Australia
29 Apr 07
My mum is not strongly religious no, she does believe in a higher being, but she isnt a practising christian or anything. In fact i didnt know she was until she told me one day, so i dont think that the religion comes into it too much. Do you think it has something to do with me being the oldest child?
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@Darkwing (21583)
29 Apr 07
That depends on a lot of things, Jay. I think I would have to consider the age of your girlfriend, whether she was living with her parents and the parents are there all the time whilst you are, for instance. Sixteen is not so great an age but you do need to be allowed to grow up a bit, and learn right from wrong, so providing those two main things, i.e. your girlfriend being at least your age, and the parent thing, then I don't think it would hurt for you to stay the odd night. I think several nights might be out of the question but your parents do need to start giving you a little trust. After all, they taught you right from wrong, and should trust in their abilities here. You need to start having a bit of freedom for when you're out on your own. Maybe sit them down and have a frank chat with them, or get the parents together, so they can get to know each other's rules and expectations. Brightest Blessings, my friend.
@Darkwing (21583)
29 Apr 07
You're welcome, and I would add that if I were your Mum, I wouldn't have any qualms about letting you stay over once in a while. I think it would be good for you. Take care and good luck with this.
• Australia
29 Apr 07
She is the same age as me, and here mum would be around for the night yeah. I have already tried talking to mum about it, but it just doesnt seem to make any difference. Its only once in a while i ask anyways. Thanks for your advice though.
@kooora (116)
• India
29 Apr 07
itoo have the same problem dude but its my father who dont allow me to do the same , and being 18 i think if they dont allow me think my parents being yours ,a solution to your problem is that you can tell your parents that you going to combine studies to any of your friends thats what i do
• Australia
29 Apr 07
Well i would think that at 18, your parents would allow you to do that kind of stuff. Im fairly sure my parents will be abit more lax about it when im that age. I hope so anyway.