Disney Scrapbook

Aaaah … memories. The angst, the drama, the pain of being a teenager. It’s a blazing blue wonder we survive it.

Firstly, could you tell us how old you are ? Also, what’s the “really bad grade” that you got? I’m a tad curious …

Now, the subject at hand …

In the grand scheme of things, who matters more? Your family, or your guy ?

The answer should be obvious. (Of course, it’s family … but keep reading)

Yes, I know that you can’t live your life forever pleasing your parents, but they are still responsible for you because they pay for your food, the bed that you sleep in, your clothes, the insurance that takes of you when you’re sick, and everything else that makes your life good. Because of that, they deserve the respect of acceptance of their rules, even if you think the rules ****.

A way to approach bringing it up to Mom would be to ask her if she remembers John Doe (your guy). “Hey, do you ‘memba John from [whenever]? Well, I would like to invite him to come to church with us on Christmas Eve, and he’s also taking me to Disneyland to see the Christmas lights on Sunday.” If you bring church and Christmas into it, that might sway her. Don’t even bring up the seriousness of it. Don’t say that he’s your “boyfriend”. Wait to see how she reacts to the seemingly innocent suggestion of Church and Disneyland. If she has a problem with bringing him to Church, and him taking you to Disneyland … well, just get really good grades so that you can afford to move out as soon as possible and live your own life.

Until then, have as much fun as you can within the parameters they set down for you, and be grateful for the good things they give you. You sound like a great daughter, and they should be grateful for you as well (you might remind them of that, but in a respectful way).

Best of luck !!