When you’re a teenager(青少年), it seems that every time you say, “I want to …”, your parents answer, “No, you can’t.”
Young people further complain that their parents do not understand them. When something goes wrong,most parents just don’t believe in their children. Without asking why, they think their kids are wrong. And not many parents allow their kids to choose for themselves.
Yes, it is true that your parents sometimes treat you as a little child. But remember that not long ago you were really a child. Your parents still remember the childish mistakes you used to make. They want to protect you though you don’t want them to do so.
So, if you want to get more freedom(自由), please try to understand your parents and don’t lie to them. Try a more friendly way. If you want them to allow you to stay out late, don’t’ just say, “All the other kids can stay out late.” Tell them as much as you can about what you want to do and where you’ll be and why it’s important for you to stay out late. Then they just might say, “yes”.