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What do you think of this deal I made w/ my parents?
I'm 15 and my parents have always been super protective of me. Maybe it's because I'm an only daughter in addition to being an only child. Who knows. I do know I was determined to get more freedom. Several months back, I came across something online about GPS watches. I did a little research and presented my parents with a proposal. If they got me one of these watches, I'd be willing to wear it in exchange for a later curfew. After sleeping on it, they agreed.
So for the past month or so, I've been wearing this watch. They've held up to their end of the deal. I'm finally able to stay out as late as all my friends. The only restriction I have is that they've programmed the watch to send them alerts if I'm late for school or try to leave school early. I never play hookie, so that's not a big deal to me. In case you're wondering, this watch has a lockable wristband. That's how they know I'm not just taking it off once I'm out of sight.
I recently told a friend what this watch does and he thinks this arrangement is just nuts. Personally, I don't see the big deal. I get more freedom and my parents get to worry less. Seems like a fair exchange. What do you think? Was I wrong to make this deal?
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I didn't know such a thing existed but that's wonderful for you. I am glad you found a way to make an arrangement with the parents to gain some freedom. As a parent, I feel that is a good idea. The world is certainly a more dangerous place now than when I was a teen. That's great problem solving skills. YOu may want to think of a career that involved some problem solving as you are great at it
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I think you are a very wise young lady. You found a way to get your freedom while giving your parents a way to worry less about you when you are out of their sight. I would have made the same deal with my son had the watch been available when he was 15.
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