Why do my parents only give me the bad things of being a teenager?

Question

my parents only are giving me the bad things of being a teenager just because I am 15. Like I babysit my little sister during the day, just because I am old enough. And I mow the lawn just because I am old enough. Also they give me jobs that I am old enough to do.

but when it comes to the good things of being a teenager they dont let me. Such as not letting me play rated T video games. Or being able to visit friends. How can I make them understand that I am old enough to do that if I can do all of the stuff my parents make me do now.

Answer 1

Use every opportunity to tell them what your friends your age are doing on a daily basis. Like tell them that 6 of your friends are going on a city bus to the mall this afternoon, for example. It will clue them in on what other parents are allowing their kids your age to do. It may remind them of some of the things they did at your age and hopefully they will come around.

Answer 2

I personally feel it is important for teens to have time for themselves, but  it is also important to take responsibility to clean up the messes you make.

I never had to mow the lawn- even if I was a boy I wouldn't be expected to do that. I also feel it is wrong to make you watch your sister and if you do it has to be mutual and you should get paid for it.

I don't find anything wrong with video games as long as they are not too violent. My husband grew up on violent video games and he is the sweetest man you would ever know. It never did anything to him.

All you are gonna have to do is sit down with your parents and let them know what you feel is not fair and what might you do for fun.  

Answer 3

Ask them. Based on your other post it sounds like they are a tad bit overprotective or it could be that they just aren't up with the youth culture of today. Ask them if you can have a little bit more privleges as long as you continue to complete your responsibilities.

Answer 4

They pretty much protect u from the world and treat u like ur sister!!

have u ever done something bad?

lmao

Answer 5

tell them your not going to do grown up things they want you to do for them if they wont let you do grown up things for yourself

Answer 6

maybe they dont think that you are mature because your name is p**p MASTER