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Terrified of parents
I'm 17, almost 18, and I'm completely terrified of my parents. They're not abusive or anything; I was never even spanked as a child; I'm just terrified of having them find out about any of the things I do - and trust me, I do plenty of things they'd be less than proud of! I don't even know what I'm afraid of, but the idea of them finding out about things like my drug use and sexual activity is just terrifying. It's stupid, right? I mean, what are they going to do, ground me? Big deal. It's not the consequences that I'm afraid of, it's just them knowing. I can deal with being grounded, I can deal with rehab, I can deal with staying after with creepy teachers to bring up my grades. I've done all that before, when they've found things out about me. But now that they think I'm all good, I'm terrified of them knowing anything.

Is this completely irrational?
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pie1985 (720)
2005-09-20 02:58:01
Being Paranoid
I see yer point, but ask yourself. Did my parents ever do any "bad" stuff. I no mine did lol. don't worry about it. Ur nearly an adult, do what you like. just dont take it to the extreme.
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angola (770)
2005-09-20 06:45:28
I don't find it very normal at your age. It may be that the problem *does* arise with your parents, not through abuse, but an intimidating attitude. Do you have brothers and sisters? How do they react to your parents? What do your friends think of your parents?
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Moi (588)
2005-09-20 09:19:11
Something to think about . . . .

Are you afraid if they found out, they won't help with the funding of your college education,
or that they might kick you out of the house once your turn 18?
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Anonymous
2005-12-23 18:32:00
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Alone (175)
2006-01-05 20:44:22
♥ I understand
I used to be like that. I guess I'm still kind of like that. But I don't really care if they know anymore.
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MySweetConfessions (129)
2006-01-09 18:15:44
of course not. If you're using drugs, and stuff like that, then I wouldn't want my parents finding out either. I can deal with being grounded...I think it's just them not trusting you afterward, and the guilt that comes with being caught.
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king (2333)
2006-06-07 17:10:28
sounds to me like you just care about their feelings and your standing in their eyes. i don't like to think that people i give a damn about don't respect me, so i guess don't let them find out, or tell them the truth (perhaps tehy will respect your honesty and ability to make your own choices, if not the actual choices you make) or lastly just stop doing this stuff. up to you. but you're not abnormal IMO.
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bdjnk (2343)
2006-06-08 13:16:15
From what you write, you also consider the things you are doing to be wrong. You obviously make excuses to yourself, or you wouldn't be doing them. If however, you really thought you were doing to right thing you wouldn't be "terrified". The truth is that you honor your parents or you wouldn't care what they think.

The key is to your happiness is to do what you undoubtedly know is the right thing. Parents are the source and basis for the morals of their children and those your parents gave over will stand you in good stead if you let them.
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wallop (4169)
2006-11-17 01:11:24
OMG same here with parents and teachers!. Im always afraid they will find out about something even if i havent done anything rong.
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