**I've lived on my own in Dubai , UK and the US and I come from an ultra conservative family. **
When I was growing up we were not even allowed to go to attend parties at friend's places let alone go anywhere alone and at that time it was explained clearly to us that its for our own safety and because one never knows who or how others live.
I studied medicine in ME cause that way they didn't have to send me to Pakistan alone and worry about things.
I always understood my parents point of view and that they were trying not only to protect us but raise an awareness of what goes on in the world .
**But once they were confident that I understood these things , I've been allowed to stay here on my own to further my education because they trust that they have ingrained their principles enough for me to make the proper decisions. **
**Bad things happen if you keep bad company or do not exercise caution. **
**It's all in your personal ethics, how you are raised and what values you hold dear !* *
I have the exact same story.
The last line summed up it all. thanks sheyn.