How do I deal with strict parents?

Dealing with strict and controlling parents can be tough, but there are a lot of ways to prove that you're responsible and mature. For example, set an alarm to get yourself up and ready for school on time, complete your assignments and do your best to get good grades, and do your chores without complaining.

If you're concerned that they're being too strict, try to have a calm conversation with them. Ask them about the rules they set and let them explain their reasoning so you have a better understanding. If you can, try to come up with a compromise where you're all happy. For example, you could ask to stay out a little past your curfew if you promise to get chores or homework finished before you leave.

If you're dealing with strict parents, ask them if there are some ways that you can prove that you are responsible and capable so you can have more freedom. If you have taken on more responsibilities at school or with extracurriculars, follow through with them to demonstrate that you are capable of handling additional freedom. Then, you can use it as evidence that you're responsible and they don't need to be as strict with you.

As a teen dealing with strict parents, it's important to be able to have a very honest conversation and bring up your issues. Think about what your problems actually are with this form of parenting, and how it's affecting you, and write that down. Then think of actionable solutions and what can be done about it moving forward. The energy of your approach is huge for sure. Aim to create connection with your parents because a lot of times, authoritarian parents don't have a connection with their kids, and really the parents and the kids both want that in the end. Be open, honest, and calm, and then set a path to move forward.