Dealing with overprotective parents.......

[Paindo_No1]

Re: Dealing with overprotective parents…

@AhmadSB

I am dealing with exactly the same thing! My parents have always said the same things, and that I can just have fun once I am a -(doctor, engineer, etc).
Recently I have been building more of a social circle, and going out more with coworkers/friends. I explain to my parents that I’ll be ok and I’m smart enough to make good decisions on friends and not do anything wrong, but my parents think that some how friends will turn me into a drug addict/alcoholic/player. Even though each time I go out I responsibly call/text to let them know I’m ok and am respectful of our values. But I see the trust building gradually, as my parents have met my friends and knows they’re from good homes and are respective of my values. But still there is some uneasiness whenever I ask to go to a party or gathering, I think it’s just the uncertainty parents from our culture have towards the west. As my cousins in Pakistan have no such restrictions.
I mean it is somewhat understandable as I have seen other aunties/uncles kids go down really bad paths, I guess our parents are just afraid that we will go against our values and morals. All you can do is show your parents that you do respect there values and want do anything that would harm yourself or others.
My friends have invited me camping next month, bracing myself for the begging and pleading about to commence!

Well, I guess this is reassuring to know that I’m not the only one lol. If you don’t mind me asking, How old are you bro?