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Why don’t parents respect their child’s privacy but the child has to respect theirs? Parents are RUDE [I Parenting]

Okay so I’m 17 and my Dad is getting on my nerves! I’m not allowed to lock my door, no boyfriends until I’m mature enough or 30 (lol), he doesn’t respect my privacy and he is always in my business. I was like, “Dad you taught me about broundries, so why is your nose in my business?”
My dad’s face was shocked and then he said, “That’s different, you’re my child and what goes on in your life is my life too. There is NO privacy in this house accept when you change or whatever but when it comes to boys or people you let in your life, that’s my business so don’t be telling me about boundaries! Your mother and I made you, your business and my business and so basically, I am part of YOU. I brought you in this world, I can you out so THERE.“
That shut me up. Then I said, “You don’t respect my privacy at all. I would say hold on but you barge in always. That’s not nice.”
He said, “You’re right. I don’t. You’re a teenager. You have to EARN privacy. It’s my house so I can barge in if I want.”
Me: You get mad at me for barging in your room and tell me I have to respect your privacy but you are allowed to disrespect MINE?! How unfair!”
Dad: Of course life isn’t fair! Life isn’t fair! It’s my house! I get privacy, MY HOUSE!”

My dad is such a jerk and a savage. My grandma said, “You’re not your own thing until you’re 18.” 😳😳😳😳
Really grandma???
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Dad’s roof? Dad’s rules. It sucks but that’s the way it is. 🤷‍♂️
LaylaTheTallGirl · 22-25, F
@DukeOfEarle This is bullshit! Parents always have the last day. Us children don’t get privacy and have to respect our parents/guardians’ privacy but they don’t have too respect ours? Man I can’t wait until I’m 18 so I can get the hell out! It isn’t fair! Adults can have all the privacy they want but they can snoop in our shit? Parents are RUDE
@LaylaTheTallGirl And again, that’s how it is. It was the same for me growing up. You’re young and haven’t figured out yet that complaining often changes nothing. Until you’re living on your own you don’t get to call the shots. It’s just how it is.
LaylaTheTallGirl · 22-25, F
@DukeOfEarle Oh. Well whatever I’m moving out
There ya go! @LaylaTheTallGirl