myhollypocket in booju_mooju

too many restrictions?

Mar 04, 2010 10:23

i am currently 18, and have moved in with my grandmother,72, to get to know her more.
i go to college full time, and work two part-time jobs (somehow my life isnt very busy)

my grandmother is an interior designer and has her own business. she was also married at 16 (she had a tough home situation) and moved a lot due to the army. because of this she ( ... )

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rikkicarey

let me get this straight....
She wants you to make friends your own age but has set restrictions that prevent this.

Are these "restrictions" stated "rules to abide by in my house" or is it more just your impression that she would "not like" you to date/have male friends etc etc etc... btw... the list you have here of restrictions doesn't restrict you from "Friends your own age" and you state you are sneaking out to hang with people your own age...

I think maybe you have a communication problem more than anything. Talk with her. Tell her how you are feeling. Oh and Stop pretending she's your parent. If she's a strong controlling woman she will respect you more if you behave like a strong responsible adult instead of a "teenager". Ok, I know that last sentence sounds harsh... I don't want you to read it that way.... You sound like a very responsible teenager... you need to transition that into responsible adult. kwim?

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withluckysevens

Why are you really living there? Sorry, but this kind of stinks of "I got sent to grandma's house because I don't behave at home."

If I'm wrong ... just move out.

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uberliz

Well, if she's about to die or something you should try to spend as much time with her as possible.

If that's not the case: you should work on getting your own place.

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modestmichelle

what's your agenda here in this community? i want a 12 page essay by midnight, no excuses.

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modestmichelle

and you aren't living there to get to know her. you're livin there cause it's free. don't be lyin.

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modestmichelle

OR mom and pops sent you to live with her for sneakin out windows/bringing dudes in your window.

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anglerfish07

and you aren't living there to get to know her. you're livin there cause it's free. don't be lyin.OR mom and pops sent you to live with her for sneakin out windows/bringing dudes in your window.

modestmichelle, there's no need to say this. You don't know everything about the OP's situation, so I'd rather you didn't make these assumptions about her.

myhollypocket: The best thing to do would be to move out. You have a right to do so, as you're an adult. Good luck!

You guys hang out in LJ land more than I do... where should we send these people?

rikkicarey, I think it'd be best to send these people here for more appropriate advice (the sites below actually give advice to teens on problems facing them):

http://community.livejournal.com/advice_chic/profile

http://community.livejournal.com/ojs_advice/profile

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