Teenagers , Trust and Decisions 


Why do we teenagers find it hard to be trusted to make our own decisions? 

Well , I believe that the problem lies with the parents. They have a problem with letting go. 

Even though in their eyes we are still children , in the eyes of the law and society we are in fact young adults. We are making our transition into adulthood and it is at this critical time in our lives when our parents support and encouragement is greatly needed and appreciated. Parents may feel that they are helping by protecting us but they are actually hindering. They need to trust us. I myself have just turned eighteen and now have the right to vote, buy alcohol, cigarettes, buy lottery tickets; get married even use the Jacuzzi in the swimming pool !! However I can also now be prosecuted as an adult! I believe that once you turn eighteen you are automatically granted a lot of power. And with power comes great responsibility. So parents should teach that responsibility now by letting us make our own decisions . It is better to make the mistakes now rather than later.