Parents these days....

Question

alright I am going to college in like 20 days and i got graduation money and some money from the government from taxes. i worked all summer and i guess i spent a lot of money this summer i mean i still have all my graduation money but no check from gov since i spent it and my work money and my parents are on my ***. they wont let me go newhere and i ahve to work everyday 10 hours or more till i leave for college i cant go see my freinds or neting. are they overreacting. im sacared of my parents what should i do. i know i made a mistake and they make me feel worse for someting i already regret and know was wrong. what should i do. i stand up for meyself and get put down.

Answer 1

Who is footing the bill for college? If they are then they have a right to except you to act responsible. You have to grow up sometime!!!!!

Answer 2

They're treating you like a child because you're still acting like a child.  At this point they had hoped you were capable enough to take care of your own finances in preparation for college.  If you don't have enough self discipline to make it through the summer how are you going to make it through the first semester?

GROW UP!!  Your parents are doing what's best for you.  If you want them to respect you as an adult then you have to prove to them that you've earned it.

Answer 3

Whoa whoa, who's money is this now? yours? Come on you just graduated! that's what the govt' $ was for, to spend and put back in the economy! But they should let you go out, but restrict your spending, my parents let me spend allll my $ and now I'm in debt. So take that into consideration!

Answer 4

Soon you'll be off to college and away from your parents but you still lack of some money management skill which is crucial for surviving in this world. No wonder your parents react like this. Now all you need is build a habit of write down all your income and expenses on a piece of paper. Carry the paper with you whenever you buy something, write it down fast. Then each week evaluate how much did you spend. Learn to divide the income you have into 4 weeks so you'll know your budget. Then see what items can be eliminate. Ask your parents for any advise or help of how to budget up.

Answer 5

your parents are just scared that when you leave you will spend like there is no tomorrow and end up with a bad credit, that's all they just want you to work hard for your money hoping it will deter you from future spending habits like the one you acquired this summer. Just sit them down and let them know that you understand that college is a different atmosphere a where you will have to be responsible. and that you will not be spending like that once there because you realise that they will not be there to bail you out, or something to that extent.

Answer 6

leave your house and stay with a friend.

tell them that you are an adult now and they have no means to control your daily life.

you are independent and no longer under their control.

Answer 7

just take it.. your leaving in 20 days.... then you'll be so much more releif that you don';t have them on your *** asnymore.

Answer 8

Go Out there and have fun, don't mind them they're just being parents. my parents doesn't want me to hang out with girls( LOL i know ) but i do it still. Because they can't do anything about it.

Bottom Line Is

Just Do It

Answer 9

They're doing it for your own good. For the record, i'm not a parent. I'm a uni student. If you're going to college, that means you need to be able to take care of yourself, maturely. SO, deal with it. ANd, learn sth good from it.

Answer 10

Unless they are abusing you....thank them for being parents.  It's nice to know there are still a few out there these days.

Answer 11

In 20 days you will be making all your own decisions and you will make plenty more mistakes, your parents need to let go a bit and you need to realise you can rely on them for help when you need it. A little slack is all that's needed here, just don't get into drugs or frat parties, turn in your papers on time and you will be fine. Make time to have good clean fun with genuine friends and don't be afraid to flip off people who try to use or victimise you, good luck!