I am a 17 year old male whose mother won't let him out when the sun goes bye-bye. I feel like a child and she keeps treating me like one. Compared to other problem kids who curse their parents out, say hateful things, run away, do drugs and disappear from the house only to return early in the morning... I am very, very mild and tame.

Not only have I never done drugs, but I've never drank--much less attended a party. I am also a virgin. In my high school, I'm an outcast--very awkward guy. But not the glasses guy, just the guy who you pity because of how alone he is. I'm probably "emo", but I don't have kooky hair, don't cut myself and don't have a really flashy wardrobe. I don't have a lot of friends and certainly don't have any close ones. I manage straight A's and B's and am taking AP classes and behaving really well at school.

She won't let me outside when it's dark, won't let me drive the car and won't let me go to a movie unless I've got an escort.

Do I deserve to not have a little fun by going to the shopping complex or watching a movie? Am I ungrateful? I'd like many people's feedback, because I feel like perhaps I should simply be a drug-ingesting, alcohol-drinking, sex-having _ss-hole since I'm being treated like I'm in a birdcage.

I really don't know how you can change your mothers mind but N0
Simply being a drug-ingesting, alcohol-drinking, sex-having _ss-hole since I'm being treated like I'm in a birdcage.
Is not the answer. That is only a revenge thing that will backfire because it is N0T the simple answer.

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Most parents would have conditions on a 17 year olds freedom. Maybe because of what restrictions are on you, you've turned out to be such a great kid. Maybe because the 'formula' is working she doesn't want to take a chance on changing it.

That being said, I would think that you have proven you are trustworthy, and deserve a little more freedom. Social development is just as important than academic development, and you have already proven yourself with school.

You do have a right to be heard, and your opinion should count. I don't see any harm in negotiating a little more freedom. If everything is as you say it is, more harm than good may come of keeping your wings clipped. There is a real world out there that you have to learn to live in after all.

Try a meeting. Ask her for say, 2 hours, next Wednesday night. Tell her all the things that make you a responsible, respectful, decent kid. Compare yourself to other kids who have freedom that haven't earned it. Just present your points one by one. Be willing to listen and understand her point of view, and ask her consider something specific and reasonable, such as Friday and Saturday nights out until 11.

If you don't ask for too much right off the bat, and can negotiate a few small consessions, then you are on the right path to add more down the road. Don't expect too much right off the bat.

Maybe it isn't so much that she won't agree with you, but that you haven't approached it in a mature, reasonable way.

I would bet she will agree to more freedom.

If friends are in short supply for going out to see a movie,would you consider taking an evening class.
Maybe your mother would agree to this,you would be learning something new (hopefully something you enjoy),in a safe place,where your mother is secure in the knowledge that your OK,you will be meeting new people who have a similar interests,and 2 or 3 months down the line I'm sure there would be social events around the interest.

Take baby steps with her,she is trying to raise a good man,and by the sounds of it,she's doing a good job,hard on you at the moment,and I hope you find something in the posts here that will help.
Best of luck.