Parenting issue: I think your mother is on the wrong side here for hitting you. That's just not the solution - violence is not the answer. Especially if you talk back - sure, I cannot look what's going on in your house, but if you come up with good reasons why you disagree with her, it might make her lost for words so she seeks for an aggressive method to work things out.
Boy thing:
I don't know what the age limits are in your state, but as fasr as I can see that 14 and 18 isn't that much of a deal - especially if you are a equally developed, let's say on the same frequency, the same page. My last girlfriend actually was 14 when I dated her, and I was 18.
Secrets issue:
1) So? Religion is your own choice, and no one can decide whatever you believe in. I am an atheist myself and I don't mind using satan in my metal band's lyrics. I can deduct from your message that your parents are rather restrictive and conservative, but if they are really that respectful as the Church might want them to be, they should respect your opinion and your religious beliefs.
2) Well, I've messed around with girls too, had sex and everything else. So what? Enjoy life, as long as you are carefull with STD's and all that kind of crap - be protective and don't take hasty decisions. Other than that, it is not a problem. You might've been brainwashed by your Christian parents, but sex before marriage is not considered a problem everywhere, such as in the Netherlands. As long as you don't get forced to do it, whatsoever.
3) Same issue: Enjoy your life. Your parents might be protective, on the one hand that's good: they should be. On the other hand: you should learn from your own mistakes.
4) I just have nothing positive to say about that. You might have all your reasons and stuff, but well, no. Just don't do it.
5) It might be illegal by law, but as long as you maintain your normal life and don't overconsume alcohol, I don't have a problem with this. I've been drinking for years now.
6) Law-wise and all I'd just say you should be really careful with that. Moreover, there is evidence that there are links between memory problems, schizophrenia, depression and increased chance of cancer by pot smoking at the adolescent age. Also take care of some junks - where there's drugs, there's always a darker side. You don't wanna go there - trust me.
7) See nr. 2.
8) So what? :)
Just my two cents here, my personal view on all this!
Apr 26, 2007 at 21:44