Question

Relating to the Aftermath of The French and Indian War: As teenagers, your parents/guardians, etc. largely leave you in peace to make your own choices and do certain things without their permission. This includes getting a job, hanging out with friends, and other things because they trust you to make the right choices. There is an incident, however, that changes their mind. It’s nothing you did, but you know people involved, and your parents are concerned. They decide to enforce rules that have existed for other kids you know, but never you. Things like a curfew, checking in every hour when you are out with friends, and other rules that are driving you crazy. You don’t like being treated this way. It’s not fair that you were not involved, and yet you are being forced to deal with these changes. But your parents won’t budge and threaten with harsher rules until you comply. You’ve decided that instead of getting angry, you are going to come at your parents with other suggestions and ideas. Things that will get them to ease up on how they’re treating you and give you back your freedom. Propose a minimum of 3 changes and justify (explain) why these suggestions would be good for both you and your parents.

Answer 1

Propose a compromise on curfew, suggest a check-in system, and demonstrate responsibility to ease strict rules imposed by parents.

Step-by-step explanation:

When parents impose sudden strict rules after a period of leniency, it can be frustrating. However, instead of getting angry, you can propose alternative suggestions to your parents that would be beneficial for both parties. Here are three suggestions:

1. Establish a compromise on curfew: Propose a later curfew on certain days of the week, such as weekends, while agreeing to an earlier curfew on weekdays. This allows you to have some freedom on selected days while still maintaining a reasonable curfew during school nights.
2. Create a check-in system: Instead of checking in every hour, suggest a compromise where you check in at specific intervals, such as every two hours, or agree to send a text when you arrive at a new location. This shows your parents that you are responsible and can be trusted to communicate your whereabouts without constant monitoring.
3. Show responsibility and accountability: Offer to take on additional responsibilities at home or school to demonstrate your maturity. This could include helping with household chores, maintaining good grades, or participating in extracurricular activities. By proving that you can handle more responsibility, your parents may be more inclined to give you back some of your freedom.

By proposing these changes, you are showing your parents that you understand their concerns and are willing to work towards a compromise. It allows for open communication and negotiation, which can lead to a more balanced relationship between you and your parents.