Originally posted by SK88728
i mean it, we never talk, we only yell at one another. and she thinks that if she threatens to take stuff away like baseball, football, driving, my cell, she thinks it will make her control me. and i'm sry, but i'm not on no damn leash conected to her arm.
Well, I know parents have a hard time letting their children grow up sometimes. She's probably struggling with how much independence you should have and how much influence she should still have on your decisions. I'm not sure how old you are, but from the time I was 16 or 17 up until after I got married, I had a hard time with my mom. Things are much better between us now. She doesn't try to control me anymore, but just accepts me as another adult. My son is only 12, so we haven't gotten to the point where he is driving, etc., but there are days when his strong will pushes the limit with me. From a mom's perspective: I'm responsible for him. I love him more than my own life, and would do anything to insure his safety and happiness (& I guess that might actually include doing things sometimes that temporarily make him a little unhappy). I know it's crazy - this cycle of childhood & parenting. Feels weird to see both sides! I hope your relationship with your mom will impove. I bet it will over time. Just try to be patient with her! 馃槈