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My parents say I should have friends my own age, but I get along better with older people... who is right? What should I do?
I am seventeen years old and most of friends ad adults from church. I prefer adults over kids my age, I don't know why, but I do. I view most kids my age as associates. Anyway I invited. My adult friend, Kim , to my house for memorial day with my parents ' permission. But my mom keeps nagging me that I should be friends with other kids my age, but I do not want that. I feel so frustrated and bitter. What can I do? Who is right in this situation?
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Your parents probably want you to hang out with people your own age because you have similar levels of life experience and probably similar levels of maturity. You may feels you are mature beyond your years, but your lack of life experience might give you different views and perspectives than someone who is already grown. See if you can compromise with your parents and find one friend who is your age or maybe find some friends who are only a few years older than you- like 19 or 20.
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Maybe you should get one friend your age. I understand how you feel that you don't really connect with people your age, explain to your mom that you like to hang out with older people because they're more mature. People who are younger are not I guess... Sensible? Or get most things. Hang out with your age group too maybe one person, but if those are your friends then you can't change who you trust. Your mom and you are right, just have a little of both! -KardashianGirl xx.
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You have the right to choose adult friends. I believe you should have a conversation with your parents about why you like to hang out with them. Open communication is crucial in every kind of relationship. You probably like adult friends because you can be yourself with them. I personally like to hang out with guys, because my nature is very masculine. My parents couldn't understand me until I explained to them why I couldn't be myself with female friends. Talk to your parents, and see what happens... As long as they're not a bad influence and you explain yourself, I don't see why there should be a problem. Good luck :)
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