<p>@082349 a well-made out argument, but I disagree with the idea behind this. parents keep you from doing certain things, not because they just feel the need to shelter you, but because they know the consequences behind those choices better than you do (most of the time).</p>
<p>I feel like you guys are underestimating the whole parenthood significance. it sounds more like a “these strange adults dare to tread on your freedom” complaint. I mean, parents DO care, it’s not like they’re torturing you out of spite. I’m sure it would make their lives much easier if they just let their kids do whatever they want. hey, it takes effort to be overprotective, although that’s sometimes the wrong way to go.</p>
<p>this is coming from someone who has overprotective parents.</p>