Help with parents

I did similar things with my son and I do think your’re rushing things a little. Freedom works with being responsible for your actions. A rule I used with my son was this, if you’re getting ready to do something and you hear yourself saying I wonder if this is OK? Stop and back away until you’re sure! You’ll gain more freedom with age and by acting responsible, your parents love and care about you! :)

Try to not push your parents. They are scared, and they know that you have no idea why they are scared. There is so much out there, and if you watched the news you would see why. You are probably protected from all the dangers that are happening to other kids your age and younger. However you should know about them, because then you could understand. However also know that once you know, you can never erase those images and facts from your mind. If I let all the things I know bother me, I would never leave the house! I would seal myself up in a bubble with all my kids and stay there forever.

Not to scare you, but try to see things from your parents side. Or better yet, sit them down and ask them to tell you. They may not be so open to do so, but ask them why. Ask them to go online and show you and explain. If you honestly feel old enough, then tell them this with the facts. Tell them that if they keep you in the dark, then you could grow up misinformed and naive and be more likely to get into trouble because you were not told of the dangers beforehand.

Good luck, and please do not try and grow up too fast. I searched my entire high school years for a bigger and older life, and now I long for those days of the past. Cherish the days you have and the friends you have.

just think of all those kids that have gone missing, been sexually assaulted or even killed - you’re parents are just looking out for you because there are so many sicko’s out there nowadays. the younger you are, the more at risk you seem nowadays!!

plus at 12, I dont think you can be responsible yet really - give it time, you have many many years ahead of you to do all the stuff you want to do.