Being a teenager can be a confusing, difficult and emotional stage in our lives. We want to experience new things like having a boyfriend/girlfriend and being independent.

There are so many things out there that influence us in a bad or good way. At college nearly half the population experience problems with there parents for a number of reasons.

This could be such things as being overprotected, being too strict or simply because their parents don’t want to accept that their little baby is all grown up and has it’s own life to live.

NowIi know some of the things us teenagers ask for, parents don’t want to give, for example getting a car or staying out late. They may say no because for one they can’t afford a car and for your own safety but that’s no reason to suddenly hate your parents.

But saying that, your parents should trust you. So what, you’re a teenager and most probably at your vunerable stage in life but how are we ever going to learn anything about what’s good or bad, wrong or right if you won’t let go of us?

All you’re doing is building a wall of resentment between you and your child. Let your teenager explore the world. After all, you will be there iif they do need you, which they will because after all the world can be a lonely scary place.

Next time you and your parents fall out over something little, just remember there are teenagers out there with no families living in hostels.

• Rhian is the Shropshire Star’s teen blogger, speaking out on the issues that interest and effect her.
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