Why Do My Parents Think I'm Still 12? 🤔

Ever feel like your parents are stuck in a time warp, treating you like you’re still a kid, even though you’re basically running your own life? Last week, I tried to have a simple dinner with friends, but my phone blew up with texts from my mom asking who I was with, what I was eating, and when I’d be home. I get it—they care. But sometimes, it feels more like surveillance than love. I tried talking to them at our kitchen table, hoping for a grown-up conversation. I used all the right words, told them how stressed I felt, and even thanked them for caring. Still, they just worry more! Setting boundaries feels like a never-ending battle, and honestly, it’s exhausting. Anyone else feel like their parents’ anxiety is running their life? If you’ve ever had to sneak out details about your day or limit phone calls just to breathe, you’re not alone. How do you handle overprotective parents without losing your mind? Let’s talk about it—maybe we can help each other out. 😅 FamilyDynamics #ParentingStruggles #OverprotectiveParents #GrowingUp #Boundaries #FamilyDynamics #ParentingStruggles #OverprotectiveParents #GrowingUp #Boundaries #FamilyRelationships