Is it normal to have strict parents at 22 years old?

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I'm 22 years old now and my parents are so damn strict still.. I'm barely allowed to do anything. I'm not allowed to date anyone(even though I have a bf, shh..), go out, I can barely go to the gym without being questioned 20 times. I haven't done much to not gain their trust. I was a pretty normal teen. I went to school, graduated from a trade school and am now working two jobs. Unfortunately, I just don't have enough to support my own living yet. My parents say if I leave they will take my phone and car, which they pay for. I have a boyfriend and I feel so bad for him because he can barely see me even though he always is asking me on a date. I feel like i'm going to lose him and my mind. Is this normal to have such strict parents at this age? what would you do?

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  • derpyderp
    9 years ago

    Wow!
    Fair enough, their house-their rules but that seems a little extreme.
    You've obviously talked to them with no luck?

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  • [Old Memory]
    9 years ago

    Wow, I feel bad for you. Strict parents can be extremely annoying and overbaring at times. True, they probably just want to make sure you're always safe, but they need to understand you're an adult and you need your freedom and space. Its a tough situation though, because that argument doesn't really hold up if you're still living under their roof.

    I would seriously suggest you move in with your boyfriend or something. Your parents are probably gonna drive you both nuts if you don't make a break for it sooner or later, better sooner though. Screw the phone and car, they're holding it over your head cause they know you won't leave. Just move out and show them they can't boss you around like that anymore.

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  • sandraasiilva
    9 years ago

    It seems like they don't want you to grow and live your own life. You're not a 12 years old teenager, anymore. You have to talk with them, but if that doesn't work, You have to find a way to leave and move on. Save money, and when it was the right time, go to be free.

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  • thegypsysailor
    9 years ago

    As long as you live with your folks, you pretty much have to live by their rules. It does seem like a pretty good thing though, a free phone, free car and I assume free room and board.
    You are the only one who can make things change, by moving out, perhaps sharing a place w/ your boy friend. But if you are working 2 jobs full time, why in the world can't you afford a place, car and phone of your own?

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  • wistfulmaiden
    9 years ago

    My friend is 22 and is very sheltered(shes never even had a boyfriend!) her parents think they are protecting her but they are super controlling. Once she said she couldn't have coffee because her mom would smell it on her breath...coffee, not alcohol!
    Her mom even hold her daughters' hands when they do out.
    The parents are sweet bt super backward they need to let their kids grow up.
    You should really try and move out, until then do what you want within reason and hide it from them, if they complain tell them youre an adult.

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