Quoting Post Archived Topic: It will not be bumped to the top of the forum. Topic Do parents really have control of us? Membername   Not a member? Sign Up Free (takes 20 seconds) Password   Forgotten your password? Post Font: Verdana Arial Black Georgia Comic Sans Impact   Size: Tiny Normal Big Huge   Color: Default Dark Red Red Orange Brown Green Olive Cyan Blue Dark Blue Indigo Black [ Check Spelling ] [ Post Preview ] [ LiveTags ] Quote: from [m]santana 08[/m] at 3:24 pm on Nov. 18, 2008[quote]no she doesnt[/quote] FAQ Keyword Search: Post Options Favorites Manager Notify me of new replies to this topic by email Notify me of new replies to this topic by private message Original Post lorenextdoor Posted at 3:24 pm on Nov. 18, 2008 I've been chatting with some people I met on the internet.  I've been safe, not giving my address or anything like that.  My mother became mad and keeps taking my laptop away.  I bought the computer completely on my own.  Does she have the right to take it from me?  I'm 17 now.

Replies xEnragedSyphersx Posted at 2:41 pm on Nov. 19, 2008 Honestly, parent's have no complete control over their kids. Parent's will eventually pressure kids to much and they will lie to get where they are going. Like someone said, out of respect you should obey and listen to your parents. We may not appreciate them now or give a flying flop what they say or think, but we will later. medjai Posted at 11:28 am on Nov. 19, 2008 You were only able to buy it on your own because she provides for you, don't be a dumbass. nik1 Posted at 6:29 am on Nov. 19, 2008 Well there is not a right answer to your question.  I would think if you are still living at home, not paying rent or buying any of the food that your parents have some responsibility for you. She is apparently trying to prevent you from doing something that she knows could potentially be dangerous to you. We are only hearing one side of the story.  You may be immature and irresponsible for your age.  There may be other factors that we don't know about when she made the decision.   I would suggest that you cool it until you are on your own. sakurag Posted at 3:48 pm on Nov. 18, 2008 She doesn't have the right, but there's nothing you can do about it.  You can't say she stole it, all you can do is complain.  Basically, there's no point and you and your mom need to reach a compromise. Ju5tin Posted at 3:37 pm on Nov. 18, 2008 Yep, she has every right. As long as you're living under her roof, she can do whatever she wants to you forfallonyy Posted at 3:35 pm on Nov. 18, 2008 lol noo gates Posted at 3:30 pm on Nov. 18, 2008 just take your computer and go somewhere else, i think they think they control us because it makes them feel superior to someone lorenextdoor Posted at 3:29 pm on Nov. 18, 2008 what can I do if she takes it behind my back?   Cutie Leecy Posted at 3:28 pm on Nov. 18, 2008 No. She doesn't have the right. If you bought it on your own it's yours. Not hers. ESPECIALLY if you're seventeen. trivium995 Posted at 3:26 pm on Nov. 18, 2008 backhand that bitch. hersheyparker Posted at 3:26 pm on Nov. 18, 2008 Yes, if you live under her roof she can do whatever she wants. shortpimp Posted at 3:25 pm on Nov. 18, 2008 they dont have control no1 does..but out of respect you should obyde by the rules you're given because 9/10 they'll be for your greater good santana 08 Posted at 3:24 pm on Nov. 18, 2008 no she doesnt All 13 previous replies displayed.