Parents suck, they dont understand anything! =(?

Question

Ok so I'm 15 years old, and there is this varsity football game at my school that I wanted to go to tonight. I wanted my parents to drop me off, and me and my friends were going to meet up at the game. Well they don't want me to go, because no adults are going with us, which I think is dumb, because they have staff at the school making sure everything goes well. When I told them that they told me it doesn't matter, and that at 15 years old I shouldn't be able to go to a football game at night without parental supervision. I was pretty pissed, besides no one goes to a school football game with their parents. All I wanted to do is hang out with my friends at the game. Its not like we were going to do anything bad. Is that too much to ask?

Answer 1

Well, as a 14 year old, i understand what you're going through because my 12 year old sister is going through that phase as well. I need to be a guardian for my sister because even with staff and friends, it's still never safe. A story, I think, is in order. Once upon a time, my sister was going to go with her friends to the lanes for some bowling. I tagged along to make sure she was safe because she was planning to walk home with her friends after. So, when we got to the bowling place, she and her friends try to decide which package to buy for the best deal. When they told the guy in charge of the register, an older gentlemen , he said that he could give them all a free game if they went out back with him to play a game. We walked out immediately and I called the police. Now, that story could have ended out badly if I wasn't there. It proves that staff can not always be trusted. A guardian is needed at any age because there's always a risk. All your parents are trying to do is protect you. Yes, yoo think yoo can go out alone, because your a teenager; a mature responsible teenager. But don't yoo think that your parents have been through the situation? Don't you think they know whats good for yoo?

Answer 2

Yeah...they bought me a shirt with a butterfly collar!  Take it from me, parents just don't understand.

Answer 3

I know what you mean.  Remember it and it will help you be a better parent.

Answer 4

I agree with you. They don't only suck, they f**k too and that is the way you were born. They care for you, they watch you grow and now you know enough to criticize them.  

Answer 5

Surprisingly enough, I agree with you on this one.. Honestly, if you were my kid, I'd let you go if there was going to be some form of adults there, and there has to be if it's a school event.  You're just as safe there are you normally are at school... I'd just make sure I knew what time it ended so I'd know when to expect you home or when to come pick you up... all the bad stuff that happens at those things happen afterwards.

Answer 6

I can see both sides of this issue. Maybe a compromise would work next time. Mom and or Dad go to the game, but don't sit with you. You get your friend time and your parents get to do their job, which is making sure that you are safe.

Answer 7

You are stuck in the middle between knowing you're right and honoring your parents.  Start planning for the next game.  Ask them to be at a game while you're hanging with your friends.  You have to prepare them by maturely telling them you understand the risks and reassure them you have no intention of being reckless and not careful.  Presenting your case as a calm adult make all the difference, please don't tell them they "suck."

Answer 8

I had the same kind of parents.  You will live through it and when you have your kids you can make your own parental decision, but the cold hard truth is this......you think they suck, but it doesn't matter what you think.  They ARE the boss of you for another 3 years. Sorry.

Answer 9

Simple way to deal with that:  "mom, dad, would you like to come along?"

Answer 10

It is dumb to you because you are only 15.You have no sense of the dangers that lurk around especially if you are giggly with your friends.

When I was in high school, we skipped out on the game and took off down the road.They cannot be so sure that you will not do the same.

Answer 11

Wow. Harsh parents. Thats not too much to ask. Assuming they are not punishing you for someone else. If they raised you well they should have nothing to worry about when you go out. If safety is the issue with your parents they should know that a high school football game usually has more than enough supervision.  

Answer 12

here's what you do tell them that they can drop u off near a group of ur freinds so they see that u have safly got to ur group and give them around two of ur freinds phone numbers so if they cant get through to u they can phone them and pick a place for them to collect u at and promise u will b there on time and try and get a few more of ur freinds to get picked up ther too so they wont be worried about u being alone...if that does not work then dont get mad and next time something is on and they say no u can say please and that u were respectfull about it the last time and they might reward u and let u go

Answer 13

No it isn't too much to ask in my opinion.  I have a daughter your age and would have no problem with her going to the game and picking her up afterwards given it is at the school and teachers will be there.  It sounds like your parents are just very strict and I'm not really sure what you can do to change that.  Maybe you can get them to contact the school to be reassured that teachers are indeed present at the games.

Answer 14

nopes. tell your parent that you will be able to take care yourself & you're going to prove them wrong .

Answer 15

People here can tell you what they would do with their kids, but guess what, when something happens to you their not the ones that will have to bury you or try to help you over come a horrible tragedy.

My closest cousin Simply taking a cab home, the cabbie took her to a dark area tried to rape her. she got out the car and ran to several houses while he chased her with a Machete, the young man who is 14 with the bowling alley story is Intelligent. Things happen honey. We don't want to hinder your fun, we don't want our kids dead in the mean while either.  What is more important to us you mad because you think we suck, or never hearing or seeing our kids faces. Guess what, I can suck all day, just as long as my kids are ok.

Sorry you don't realize Natalie Halloways exist just up the block or around the corner from us all. It doesn't hurt as bad until it hits home.

I use to go out with my friends and several times almost got abducted, thank god GOD GOD, one of my friends was coming out of his home, the guy ran the other way, it lead me to believe he did not have good intentions, I ran to my friend and am still forever grateful, his brothers helped me another time, it is so horrible to be in that position and I pray for you and all children.