How can i get my parents to trust me?

Question

Over a year ago, i went through a rebellious stage and got in trouble for shoplifting and breaking curfew. I have never touched drugs or alcohol, and have not been in ANY trouble, even minor things with my parents, since then. I am 17 now, and my parents let me do very little. I have a whole new group of friends and rarely talk to the kids i got in trouble with.

My mother is still very strict though. I am only allowed to spend the night at one girls house, but she is a *****, and is very into drugs and alcohol, and is part of the group i abandoned. I have had a close friend since i was 12, who's house i am not allowed to stay the night at because "her family seems weird" even though i have spent a lot of time with her and her family and know that they are a normal loving family.

I want my mom to understand that i have moved on, and i do not intend to do anything bad, i just want to be with my friends. How can i do this?

Answer 1

Talk to her and be honest.  Completely honest.  She may not give in but she'll listen.  Maybe you two could work out a "trial period" thing.

Answer 2

If your being as good as you claim,  Just tell them everything.  If you want to stay the night at a friends home guarantee the parents will be there.  Give your parents the persons home phone number so your mom and dad can call and check in.  

Stick to your word. ALWAYS!  

Answer 3

i feel so sz for you.. teh best thing to do wood be major sukin up to ur parents.. chores. random gifts.. hugs every now an then.. sayin "i love" all the time........      i guarantee that it'd work