Hey parents I have a question for you!?
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I let my daughter go 200 miles (to another state) to a Dashboard Confessional concert. She was 16.
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Give your parents one last shot.  Test them with something small, and if they don't blow up, try something a bit bigger.  If this does not work, try talking to an Aunt, or other realative you feel close to.  Don't want advice from strangers ok? Parents really are human..  try again ok?
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You need to be a big part of your kids lives. Take it from me. I'm only 16, but I think I know what I'm talking about here. My mom was always a HUGE part of my life. Now, I'm a strait A student who's in many extra curricular activities. I've never had a detention in my life, never touched alcohol, nothing like that stuff. I know kids, however, who's parents AREN'T much involved in their kids lives. These children are one locker over from me in school, so I hear them talking. These are the kids that are doing drugs, having sex, flunking, and the kids that are always in trouble. My point is that if you don't stay involved with your kids lives, they could turn out like those kids. If your husband doesn't like it, talk to him. I can't help you there, but in my mind, there is plenty of time to spend with him after the kids move out.
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Your parents want the closness you want to, believe me.  You're so young, you have all the things in life to look forward to, with your parents at your side!  Marriage, children, a lot of fun at holidays.........be honest about your feelings.  I am not a mushy, touchy-feely mom, but my kids never said they missed that.  It's not like I don't love my kids, I don't realize what they really want deep inside!  I know that, although we parents are close to perfection, we are not able to read our child's minds.  The fight is over, right?  You don't mention how serious it is, but forget about it, you can't change what was said.  Please talk to them.  Good luck. And try and pray about it!
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Allow me to say congrats on behave of learning to think for yourself at a younger age!\n\nNow just know that it is normal fo kids to start off believeing everything the parents say, then they get into the world and opinions may change and they may not.  You seem to "not care" but you are also informed, so once again congrats!
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I'd love to go to a class or classes to become a better parent.....Inspiring to answer your question.....I think if someone TOLD ME I needed parenting classes then I'd be offended....
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This is an interesting article, though i would agree it really didn't get into the issue as much as it could have.Life has changed for our young people, but ultimately, parents allow the t.v shows that children watch, if you don't like a show turn it off. My children are not allowed to watch t.v after 8.30 pm when all the shows that are unsuitable for their age start.Parents allow the clothes that are in a pre teens wardrobe, don't buy something if you think it is age unsuitable. parents also allow the music they listen to, offer other choices, if you do not like the choices they want to make.Parents have to be responsible for what is going on in a pre teens life, if you don't like the influences of their school , change schools, encourage them to go to activities they are good at, and make friends with similar interests away from their school friends. To influence your children's life is a full time and often repetitive job, but well worth all the effort in the end, when they become responsible, like able, mature adults. I home school, but whether you home school or not, you have the choice to influence your children positively.
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Honestly!  As a parent, I can tell when a young man is lying or being honest, because I was young once and know the games young people play.  Don't just say what you think they want to hear.  Speak the truth boy!
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It's all on me, baby! Sometimes I blame my parents for the way the raised me, but for the most part I take responsibility for my problems. I usually chalk it up to inexperience. Life doesn't come with an instruction manual.
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No. It's your responsibilty as a parent.\nKeep up the good work!
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Ask you parents to do it.
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Not at all. Congrats to you for supervising your children. Every parent should be a parent and watch their children.
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Go back to your own country and ask them. Stop taking stuff from our children. I am not trying to be shitty. But just go home and come back here legally.
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I think parents definitely need to be more involved about censoring what their kids wear. \n\nIt's not about what she thinks - it's about what you as a parent believes is best for her.
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Being the parent myself, I don't allow my children to wear anything that is vulgar, sexually explicit, racial, etc... It is my job as a parent to make sure my children are safe and are not exposed to things that will harm them. I can't be with them all the time, however I can instill values and monitor what they are exposed to.  I don't like the "belly shirts" or the shorts/pants with writing on the butt. I don't judge the parents that do, but it's not for me and my household. I'm not a fanatic and make my daughter wear dresses and long hair or my son dress in only "good clothes" They dress like average children without the sex factor or the discrimination.  \n\nIt's the parents that need to take control of the situation and refuse to purchase such items.
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Since this is your first question and you haven't answered any questions! I'm guessing your a kid? You need to be asking your parents this question! Don't be scared to ask you mom/dad this is a question we all have wondered/asked our parents this same question! I'll bet your parents even asked their parents this question!
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Ask your parent or guardian.