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My mother is too overprotective with me... Help!!!

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Question - (1 December 2007) 2 Answers - (Newest, 2 December 2007)
A female United Kingdom age 30-35, anonymous writes:

Help me, my mother is too over protective, I am worried as I am now 16 and live on an island and would like to move away after I finish school when I'm 18 but my mother won't let me. I am scared of her and she smacks me yeah but I cower in fear somtimes and just don't know what to do, I feel I can no longer live under this roof!! I am young and do love her but she is ruining my life and in the long run we will drift apart at this rate and I won't come home! help!

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A male reader, anonymous, writes (2 December 2007):

I believe if you follow the Westernised culture, you can leave home at 16 if you are able to support yourself and there is nothing your mother could do about it.

But it will be certain at the age of 18. Once you hit that magic number there is diddly squat she can do.

And aren't you a bit old for the ol' wooden spoon? This could just be a cultural thing.

I say you stick around for now, but don't take shit from her. Tell her if she wants your respect she has to show you a little and let you grow and become independant.

Flynn 14

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A female reader, bqagirl2692 United States +, writes (2 December 2007):

bqagirl2692 agony auntA mother is a mother and its a mothers job to try and protect their children. She isnt doing anything wrong there. Yes you do need your own space as you are getting older but this is a situation you should discuss with your mother. Dont be bashful about taking the time out and pulling her aside to talk about this. Let her know how you feel. Tell her that you know she loves you and she wants what is best for you but your getting older and maybe it is time she lets you make your own decisions and learn from your own mistakes. She is your mother and the both of you need to have this mother-and-daughter talk. Running away wont be the answer at all. Dont run away from your problems. Show her your mature enough to confront her about her issues and the things that are bothering you.

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