Am i too close to my family?

Question

I wont go on trips with school to Italy,France,Spain because I dont want to leave my famiy as i get home sick.

Sometimes I even make up excuses not to go to my friends sleepovers and cancel days out with them so I can help my mother at home.

I think this all came about when my father was ill for along time so I spent alot of time helping my mother out and now, i wouldnt say I was clingy and dont get me wrong im the nomal teenager: i go to parties, shopping,cinema but I just cant be without my mother for more than 2 days...

Im thirteen.

Am i too close?

Answer 1

your 13 i would it is okay for your age maybe if u were 20-25 then perhaps people might think there is a problem but ur fine and it is good to be close to your family in the way you are as your very helpful towards them and you seem caring as well.  

Answer 2

I think that's very sweet of you and you're very mature for your age. what i think is, what you do is because you understand your mother's needs and you're there for her.

it's good to be close to your family, especially you know you mum needs you and your home needs you.

that's really nice to know in this country!!

maybe sometimes you can speak to your mum, if she can actually deal with things alright without your help for a couple days, why not give yourself a break and enjoy your school life/fun?

of course, you know the situation best, if you get worried for leaving them more than a couple days, then just follow your heart and do what you think is best for yourself and your family.

i think you're doing really well!!

all the best!!

Answer 3

You can never be too close to your mum so don't worry.  Just remember that if you choose to miss out on stuff - especially foreign trips - you might regret it when your a bit older.

Answer 4

no your normal. Due to what went on in the past, your just not wanting to be away for too long incase something happens to one of them. Start off slowly and spend a night with a friend and just call home several times while you are gone. After being able to do that for a few months, extend it to 2 days (still calling and checking on parents) and keep going like that until you are able to go it alone. It's hard seperating from your parents at this age but it will get easier as you get older.