My parents are driving me crazy

i suppose the mature answer would be talk it out - which will help the long term relationship. I on the other hand have it pretty much the same, but Ive not started uni yet, so Im just wanting to get into my accomadation ASAP ... then hopefully move out sraight after uni ...

so does that mean u wud hafta go back to cyprus after uni? if u apply for jobs in the UK and try and live in a shared house? Maybe take out a weekend job at uni and save up so that when you leave Uni u wud hav some sort of funds? Your father most probably wont change his ways.

if i dont get a job in england yes.
im def gonna apply for jobs in england after i finish uni. could go for a shared house or something will see at the time.
the problem with m getting a job is that not many people are iwlling to employ me, i go to england in sept and leave for 3 weeks in december/jan for christmas hols when my rents want me home, then i go back in jan ad leave again for a month for easter hols, and im bakc in cyprus for the whole of summer.
i should try and get a job this year and not go back to cyprus at easter and cut my hols short and tell my rents i cant get off cos i got a job....

yes, they cant argue with you because getting a job is mature and it shows that you are independant and want to make it on your own. It may even hit it home to ur father that you're not 12 anymore. I think you shud go for it

What the employers wud b most worried about is the travelling between cyprus and england, because you wont b steadily working for longer than a month because u wud b going to cyprus, so yes, cutting your holidays short and not going back at easter wud b best.

he may feel like he is losing you and his curfews may just be a way to stop the feeling. he may just want his little kids back, so he tells you all sorts of things and trying to 'run' your life like he used to. dont get me wrong i am definatly on your side its not right that you should be told what to do, in the eyes of the law you are an adult, so you should be alloud to do what you want and when. your parents probably just want thier little girls back coz they don't want the 'empty nest'!

maybe he wanted a son, and now hes got one he'll allow him to do what he wants coz its what he wanted??!! i dunno just guessing here

With your curfew you need to prove that you're mature, sensible and safe. So pick an occasion when you'd like to be back later. Now, how will you get back?! It's not safe to walk at that time, so will you be driving/getting a lift/getting a taxi? If you can demonstrate firm and safe plans then your dad might be more likely to agree.

But whatever happens make sure you stick to the curfew! If you're late you won't be trusted.

Kriz- I know a mate who has parents like that, unfortunately I dont reckon the situation will change much until you love from home. Is that what you think could happen?