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I realised something today.

Posted 10-18-2011 at 11:59 AM by STM

I don't want to be here in two years. I don't want to be near my family, I can take or leave some of my friends. I realised that for all the politeness and familiarity of the countryside where I live, for all it's beauty, lies boredom, strenuating school ties and an old life I cannot for the life of me shake. Things culminated tonight when I realised how inward thinking my parents are and for the life of me I cannot fathom why. This isn't 17th century England and you are allowed to leave the county you were born to see new things.

So...how do I go about taking my post A levels studies abroad, either to France or America, somewhere middle to south? I want to carve out a whole new life abroad and as daunting as it sounds, it's also terribly exciting, I could study American law, get a degree there, then a job. Hell I don't know, but suddenly, I don't like this place any more, I don't want to be choked by the simple and inward thinking of my parents or the family house. Has anyone gone to live and work abroad that might give me some pointers of what to do next year?

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	Worst thing that ever happened to me was just bad bad bad sex. Pissed me of because it had been a while and the entire thing felt like a waste of time, hence why when he was in the shower when it was finally over, I got my clothes on and did a runner
	Posted 10-20-2011 at 02:41 AM by JennyGenesis

	I might be alone in saying this, but I'm with STM's parents on this one. You're 16 years old. Hell, my mum thought it was wierd that I was meeting friends from the internet in London when I was 25.
	Posted 10-20-2011 at 04:46 AM by Nate

I didn't even take age into Consideration x_x

You can't really just do what you want if you're 16. But also, your parents have no legal right to tell you what to do, if Im not mistaken.

Either way, I think you should try to reach out to your parents in a mature way. If you just stay calm, and level-headed, them arguing with you will only make them seem immature and silly.

Maybe if you keep trying they will listen. Or maybe you'll drive them nuts

Posted 10-20-2011 at 05:54 AM by T-nex

	We reached an agreement yesterday T-nex gawd pay attention! But yeh, it's not so bad, I'm capable of making my own judgements and looking after myself, I've been doing it since about 11 pretty damn fine. Also at DI, that's a pretty nice 'story' for want of a better word, stoned or not, sorta heart warming. ^-^
	Posted 10-20-2011 at 06:28 AM by STM

	: But yeh, it's not so bad, I'm capable of making my own judgements and looking after myself, I've been doing it since about 11 pretty damn fine. Reasonably sure most teenagers ever say that. And then a classmate of mine killed himself in a drink driving accident at the age of 19. And don't say 'Well he was an idiot then, I'd never do that' because he probably thought the same. Just saiyan.
	Posted 10-20-2011 at 06:58 AM by Wings of Fire

	Mhm, I don't know the circumstances for what that happened for, but that isn't like me.
	Posted 10-20-2011 at 07:02 AM by STM

	You completely missed my point, huh? Everyone in the world says that. The point is to keep yourself safe.
	Posted 10-20-2011 at 07:27 AM by Wings of Fire

	Okay well, thanks for your concern Wings. Appreciated.
	Posted 10-20-2011 at 08:32 AM by STM

	Many years ago there were things I said I would never do. I've done them.
	Posted 10-20-2011 at 09:07 AM by JennyGenesis

	I'm...proud...of...you?
	Posted 10-20-2011 at 09:11 AM by STM

	What?
	Posted 10-20-2011 at 09:16 AM by JennyGenesis

	Well what do you want a medal?
	Posted 10-20-2011 at 10:02 AM by STM

All teenagers cry out for independence, they want to prove that they can be mature in different situations. Hell, sometimes I wish my parents would let me do more things, however, they have been brilliant over the year. As you get older your parents will let you do your own thing, but at 16 you're still pretty young. If you turn 18 and you're parents are still being the same, then that's something to get really mad about.

Posted 10-20-2011 at 10:39 AM by Jordan

	What if you're 19 and they still do it, Jordan?
	Posted 10-20-2011 at 11:22 AM by Daxter King

Your parents are just concerned about you, to be honest, your dad sounded like he was goig to do the right thing.

Your best bet is wait another two years and whenever your eighteen you'll have, and I swear by this, more freedom. Also, whenever you're older you'll probably be thanking your parents for being strict/protective, hell, I bet you'll be doing the same thing with your kids. Congrats on winning them over, anyways.

Posted 10-20-2011 at 11:26 AM by Ridg3

	If you're 19 and they're still doing it... Fly away!
	Posted 10-20-2011 at 11:37 AM by Jordan

	Thanks Ridg, and I won't be living in my family house come 18, hopefully I'll be renting a flat somewhere near my new uni. Wherever that is. *fingers crossed for Birmingham or something.
	Posted 10-20-2011 at 11:52 AM by STM

	If you're 18 and they still won't leave you alone, get drunk. It's okay then.
	Posted 10-20-2011 at 12:22 PM by MeechMunchie

	I been getting drunk since 14, they're used to that now, I think.
	Posted 10-20-2011 at 01:34 PM by STM

	I've said this way too many times in the last week. People need to realise that their parents aren't out to get them. They're doing what they think is best.
	Posted 10-20-2011 at 10:39 PM by Phylum

	The road to Hell is paved with good intentions.
	Posted 10-21-2011 at 12:18 AM by MeechMunchie

	Captivates my thoughts in a sentence.
	Posted 10-21-2011 at 08:24 AM by STM

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