by Jacqueline Sumano
Many teens wish they had the perfect parents that allow them to do whatever they want, but every parent is different. Strict could be defined in any way, but I define it as not being able to do the things I feel are good for me. I have to deal with strict parents and it’s pretty hard, but I survive through it.
Life for me as a teen is really tough. I have to deal with my parents’ strictness, such as not being allowed to hang out with friends, especially when they’re guys. I’m not allowed to text a guy friend. If I do, my parents have to read every message, which doesn’t let me have any privacy at all. I’m not allowed to go to my friend’s house, not even to the mall or the park.
Life for me as a teen is really tough. I have to deal with my parents’ strictness, such as not being allowed to hang out with friends, especially when they’re guys. I’m not allowed to text a guy friend. If I do, my parents have to read every message, which doesn’t let me have any privacy at all. I’m not allowed to go to my friend’s house, not even to the mall or the park.
Usually, I see every parent have their own way of parenting. I have many cousins and they are usually treated differently than me. My aunt, Belen, treats her children very well. She has noticed that my parents are pretty harsh on me. One day, I stayed at her house and she asked me, “Why do your parents treat you like that?” Thinking about the answer in my head, I had no clue on how to respond.
My aunt thinks I’m allowed to have fun at least. Every time my parents go visit, my dad and my uncle agree in the way he treats me. On the other hand, my aunt Belen doesn’t agree. She believes that as a teen I should have freedom.
The way my parents treat me stresses me out, sometimes I just want to relax and have a free day. I mean they let me go out but I have to take my little sister with me, as I see that it tells me that they don’t trust me, which makes me feel pretty bad.
I had a talk with my parents about why are they strict on me. My dad told me that it’s his responsibility to help guide me to good decisions. They believe that I should focus on school due to my education. If I want to hang out with friends, I have to earn it by doing my chores without my parents reminding me. My dad thinks I still act like a little girl and I approve of that.
My parents’ strictness helps me but then it hurts me. It could lead to depression. Thinking that I’m not able to have the freedom or that I need but being locked inside, it makes me feel lonely.
Maybe the reason I’m anti-social is due to the fact that they don’t let me communicate with people, such as my friends. To be honest, this kind of helps too because it makes more responsible. I’m the oldest, and as the oldest, it’s my job to guide my younger siblings, teach them what’s wrong and right, and how to succeed in life.
Something else that makes me sad and mad at the same time is that they allow my brother to do all the things I can’t do. Is it because I’m a girl? My brother has more freedom than me and let me tell you, he enjoys life. Then there’s me, who wants to enjoy it like him. If they let me have the freedom that I need, I would be so happy. All of my stress would be gone, but it’s going to be like this until I’m 18.
Sometimes my brother makes me mad. He tells me that my parents love him more than me and that’s why they’re really harsh on me. I don’t believe that. Even though, he says these things to me, I still love him.
Overall, I still love my parents. I respect them and I wouldn’t want to disappoint them. I know the way they treat me could be really tough, but I’m able to handle it. As long I’m under their roof, I have to follow their rules. I’m a strong person and I know I can do it. Like they always say, it’s for my own good.
My aunt thinks I’m allowed to have fun at least. Every time my parents go visit, my dad and my uncle agree in the way he treats me. On the other hand, my aunt Belen doesn’t agree. She believes that as a teen I should have freedom.
The way my parents treat me stresses me out, sometimes I just want to relax and have a free day. I mean they let me go out but I have to take my little sister with me, as I see that it tells me that they don’t trust me, which makes me feel pretty bad.
I had a talk with my parents about why are they strict on me. My dad told me that it’s his responsibility to help guide me to good decisions. They believe that I should focus on school due to my education. If I want to hang out with friends, I have to earn it by doing my chores without my parents reminding me. My dad thinks I still act like a little girl and I approve of that.
My parents’ strictness helps me but then it hurts me. It could lead to depression. Thinking that I’m not able to have the freedom or that I need but being locked inside, it makes me feel lonely.
Maybe the reason I’m anti-social is due to the fact that they don’t let me communicate with people, such as my friends. To be honest, this kind of helps too because it makes more responsible. I’m the oldest, and as the oldest, it’s my job to guide my younger siblings, teach them what’s wrong and right, and how to succeed in life.
Something else that makes me sad and mad at the same time is that they allow my brother to do all the things I can’t do. Is it because I’m a girl? My brother has more freedom than me and let me tell you, he enjoys life. Then there’s me, who wants to enjoy it like him. If they let me have the freedom that I need, I would be so happy. All of my stress would be gone, but it’s going to be like this until I’m 18.
Sometimes my brother makes me mad. He tells me that my parents love him more than me and that’s why they’re really harsh on me. I don’t believe that. Even though, he says these things to me, I still love him.
Overall, I still love my parents. I respect them and I wouldn’t want to disappoint them. I know the way they treat me could be really tough, but I’m able to handle it. As long I’m under their roof, I have to follow their rules. I’m a strong person and I know I can do it. Like they always say, it’s for my own good.