STRICT PARENTS- any advice helps

zotcookie
Tue, 10 Feb 2015 08:09:51 +0000

I am 23 years old and my parents are beyond strict. Yes, I appreciate that they take care of me and they have always been loving and generous however I can not take their strictness anymore! Today I went out for my friends birthday - got home at 10 pm and my dad blew up on me saying that I’m never home and I am not allowed to go out on weekdays. Unbelievable right? I didn’t move out of my house for college because my school is only 25 minutes away but even that causes a strain on my education. I stayed at home for my parents and I’m just now realizing that they are taking advantage of that and becoming more controlling. I am a good kid - i have never gotten myself into bad situations and I feel they should trust me. Then my dad goes to my sister and asks if the reason I’m staying out because I’m dating someone (yes I’m not allowed to date). My sister who is also strict for NO reason tells me I need to figure “things” out. Like are you serious? I’ve dealt with situations like this plenty of times, however today was the final straw. I decided that for grad school I am going to move out, even though at the time I will feel bad and reconsider it but I want to write this post so i REMEMBER this incident. I know I am complaining a lot but I’ve been dealing with this my whole life and I feel its held me back from so many opportunities. Of course family is my top priority and I love them more than anything but I feel there should be a balance between a parent and their child. As of right now my parents aren’t giving me that and I don’t feel that changing anytime soon unless I get married. So once again, GRAD school but this time I am MOVING OUT so this way I can live my life and love and appreciate my parents even more. I don’t want to live at home knowing its putting a strain between my parents and I.

If anyone has any advice please comment below,