Family Independence Advice Information – Teen Growth

Sep. 07, 2010

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Talking to Your Parents

My mom and I fight every time we go shopping together. She can't understand why I want certain brands of clothes and shoes and tells me to have a mind of my own. Why doesn't she understand how important it is for me to have stuff I want?

I’m a 16-year-old female and I think my mother is emotionally abusing me. She interrupts me when I'm speaking, whenever I'm around her I feel small, she doesn't trust me, she's never been a friend to me, and she's strict and narrow minded. I don't live with her now, but she is still a part of my life – a part I want to get rid of forever. Could you tell me what emotional abuse is and do you think she's worth my time?

I'm 14 female. I have a small circle of friends, but am a loner most of the day. I stay in my room a lot because I'm not a very social person. My mom wants me to go out more. She also wants me to have a birthday party, but I'm not really one who throws parties. I've tried telling her I don't want to change and this is the way I am, but she doesn’t listen. How can I make her listen and accept me the way I am?

I’m 13 and my mom makes me wear dumb stuff to school. Either my pants are too small or I’m wearing blue socks. Even worse, she walks me to school. I only live 8 blocks away from school and it’s really embarrassing. I’ve asked her to stop but she says I’m too young. What should I do?

I am a 13-year-old girl. My mom walked in on me while I was masturbating. She didn’t say anything, but what should I say to her?

I'm 16 years old and have two older sisters, ages 24 and 26. The age gap really bothers me. They seem to have a better relationship with each other than they do with me. I’m always being compared to them and I feel like I was a mistake. I want to connect with them but at the same time I want to put as much distance between us so the hurt will go away. Do you have any suggestions that could help me?

My mom is always complaining at me because I have changed my religion and am not willing to change back. She is a Christian and I’m a Wiccan. I don't do any magic that hurts people. What should I do to get her to stop nagging at me?

I'm only 11 and my parents don't trust me. My mom thinks I'm having sex and my dad won't let me go over my friends' houses because he is thinks I'll run off with some boy. I've lied to my parents about having boyfriends many times. I know I'm too young for sex, but I just want to talk to boys. I'm really resonsible and all I want is a little freedom. What should I do?

My mom and dad won't let me sleep at my boyfriend’s house. They also won't let me go away with him. I'm 18 and I have to be in at 11 p.m. They are always telling me what to do and they won't let me try anything. I need help. I want them off my back and fast.

I'm 17 1/2-years-old. Do I have any legal right to refuse medical treatment that my parents believe I should undergo?

What would be the normal events during my development? Why do I get so moody? My mom says I'm a rebel. Is there anything wrong with me?

What age do you think appropriate to leave a teenager at home alone for a night?

I want more independence. When will my parents give it to me?

There’s this girl I would really like to take to the movies but that means one of my parents will have to drive us. How can I ask her for a date and then tell her my mom is driving us there?

I want a larger allowance but my parents won't raise it. What's normal?

My parents are driving me crazy with rules. It seems like I can't do anything without some rule attached to it or without breaking some rule. How can I make them loosen up?

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