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do you think it's reasonable for a seventeen-year-old girl to be forbidden to get rides from her friends? i mean, my mom and dad don't let me drive around with my friends. it's not like they're fucking drug dealers or anything, they just don't like it. i try to be empathetic and see things from their point of view, but i don't. i don't argue with them unless i really disagree, and i just don't think it's fair. please tell me if i'm being totally uncooperative in feeling this way. and what can i do to get them to ease up a little? i hate not being able to go anywhere unless they pick me up and drop me off.

I actually have a friend your age & is only allowed to get rides from her parents as well, so don't feel like you're alone out there. Your parents are just concerned & would feel responsible if anything were to happen to you. You should be thankful your parents care about you & are looking out for your safety. You can try making an agreement that you won't ride in a car with more than one other teen (since there's not that much of a distraction for the driver). I know it may be tough & maybe, at times, embarassing or a hassle. But once you're 18, I'm sure you'll have more freedom.

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(Rating: 5) thank you :)
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