My dad doesn't let me do anything!?

Question

My friends are going to the movies today.

He told me I can't go!

I'm 15, and I'm just going to the movies. Its not a big deal.

How can I convince him to let me go.

Answer 1

as a last resort how about inviting him along..he'll see that you aren't up to anything bad and hopefully relax in the future.  my dad was like this. he  never changed but i had the satisfaction now that I'm older of telling him how unhappy he made me..he knows he did wrong!

Answer 2

Some questions that will help you understand were your dad is coming from and hopefully make him feel that you are responsible enough to go out.  Communication is often the key. Good luck.

"Dad, is there something about [insert friends names here] that makes you feel I would not make good choices when with them?"

"Dad have I made a bad choice that makes you feel that I am not responsible enough to see this movie alone"

"What is it you are afraid will happen?" (make sure this one isn't said first, it may sound sarcastic)

"What can I do that would make you comfortable about me going out in the future?"

"Can I do anything around the house that would earn me 'passes' to go out and do things with friends?"

"What can I do to prove to you I will behavior in a way you will be proud of?"

Parents have strange fears, sometimes even unreasonable ones, but its because they love you. You mean more to your parents then anything in the world, keeping you safe is their number one concern. And as a parent I say, "WE ARE CLUELESS!", we are scared, and our imaginations get the best of us. We are guessing our way though raising you and praying for the best outcome.

At 15 I too was mad I couldn't go out, I thought I as an adult...or close enough. Now the idea of my son being 15 and wanting to go out scares me, a lot.

Answer 3

thats all part of being a teenager.....parents can be a pain in the a** but they are trying their best to look out for your best interests but at the same time they push their kids away from them. but they don't see it that way. you'll just have to deal with it for a while until you get older. trust me we all been through this already. good luck

Answer 4

Are you grounded or did he give you a reason?

Explain to him that you are just going to see a movie it's not like you are going to do drugs or something but do it nicly or may get grounded.

Answer 5

I am 15, and my dad is extremly strict. Does he know what movie? Tell him about it and convince him it a good movie. If that doesnt work, then you have zero to none chance to convince him. Sorry.

Answer 6

ask  them  why