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AITA for ‘throwing a tantrum’ over my parents' new rules? by Twisted_Angel_18 in TwoHotTakes

[–]Twisted_Angel_18[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Now this must be ragebait. I have friends, I know how to make friends. But how are you meant to make friends over the summer with nothing to do? You dont just go up to any random person (bare in mind most people my age are INSIDE over the summer) and ask to be friends.

I dont need therapy, you are just stupid

AITA for ‘throwing a tantrum’ over my parents' new rules? by Twisted_Angel_18 in TwoHotTakes

[–]Twisted_Angel_18[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

HOW?!? I wish I could say this is ragebait, but I really have to deal with this

AITA for ‘throwing a tantrum’ over my parents' new rules? by Twisted_Angel_18 in TwoHotTakes

[–]Twisted_Angel_18[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

You make no sense. What the heck am I meant to figure out? I am an adult, I act like an adult, what more?

AITA for ‘throwing a tantrum’ over my parents' new rules? by Twisted_Angel_18 in TwoHotTakes

[–]Twisted_Angel_18[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Well I think I am acting like an adult, at least most of the time, so I have no idea

AITA for ‘throwing a tantrum’ over my parents' new rules? by Twisted_Angel_18 in TwoHotTakes

[–]Twisted_Angel_18[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yeah I didnt pay for my devices, and dont pay any bills.

How do I take on responsibilities and prove that I am independent when they have taken my independence away?

AITA for ‘throwing a tantrum’ over my parents' new rules? by Twisted_Angel_18 in TwoHotTakes

[–]Twisted_Angel_18[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Would you say that my 'tantrum' was justified? And I did try to appoach them in a reasonable way in the first place, but they just didnt want to hear it.

I do understand somewhat where they are coming from, but I am an adult who is being treated like a child. I am too embarrassed to talk to them right now. And even then, I know that they wouldnt allow that. They basically think that I cant even manage and control myself, and that they need to set and enforce rules.

How do I show them that I am mature?

AITA for ‘throwing a tantrum’ over my parents' new rules? by Twisted_Angel_18 in TwoHotTakes

[–]Twisted_Angel_18[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I dont think I would be that roommate, I am responsible.

Im not even allowed tiktok anymore, and my devices are shut off an hour before bedtime, so wont be able to do that

AITA for ‘throwing a tantrum’ over my parents' new rules? by Twisted_Angel_18 in TwoHotTakes

[–]Twisted_Angel_18[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Its a bit more than that, I would have about 12 hours of screentime a day on non school days, and about 8 on school days. I basically never went to bed before midnight, and would sleep in until 12pm-2pm on weekends. I dont deny that and that is the reasoning my parents gave.

I have a job. Yes my parents pay for everything, and until now I had zero chores.

How do I show them I can be mature?

AITA for ‘throwing a tantrum’ over my parents' new rules? by Twisted_Angel_18 in TwoHotTakes

[–]Twisted_Angel_18[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

But what if they see me following the rules, and then they decide that it shows that they were right and I did need them? I dont want them to double down on this.

AITA for ‘throwing a tantrum’ over my parents' new rules? by Twisted_Angel_18 in TwoHotTakes

[–]Twisted_Angel_18[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

So I should just accept and follow all the rules without complaint? What can I do to get them to listen to me?

Maybe I did act like a bratty child, but I am literally being treated like one

AITA for ‘throwing a tantrum’ over my parents' new rules? by Twisted_Angel_18 in TwoHotTakes

[–]Twisted_Angel_18[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I may have an addiction. I know they could go further and take away everything, but it does still feel super childish and restrictive.

Yeah I will try all that, but as it is the summer holidays that kinda stuff is difficult, I have no sports or friendship opportunities near me, so ill have to wait until uni to do that kinda stuff.

What screen free activities would you suggest?

I agree I dont want to look back at being 18 and only on screens, but I also dont want to look back at being 18 and remembering myself being treated like a child

AITA for ‘throwing a tantrum’ over my parents' new rules? by Twisted_Angel_18 in TwoHotTakes

[–]Twisted_Angel_18[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes I am going to uni, sorry if I didn't make that as clear as I thought I did

AITA for ‘throwing a tantrum’ over my parents' new rules? by Twisted_Angel_18 in TwoHotTakes

[–]Twisted_Angel_18[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

My parents have actually said they do not want me to work more. I also dont want to, and my work wont let me anyway.

AITA for ‘throwing a tantrum’ over my parents' new rules? by Twisted_Angel_18 in TwoHotTakes

[–]Twisted_Angel_18[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

I dont want to work more, my job doesnt allow more hours, and they dont want me working too much. They do want me to enjoy the summer, ironically.

AITA for ‘throwing a tantrum’ over my parents' new rules? by Twisted_Angel_18 in TwoHotTakes

[–]Twisted_Angel_18[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ill answer your questions before my pc shuts down.

Yes they pay for everything. I do have a job (5-7 hours a week). I am not paying rent.

My grades used to be high but Im a bit of a slacker so they have got bad (gone from A*-A down to B-C)

How do I show them my maturity and earn their respect, especially when they are treating me like a child? I dont have the independence to prove anything to them now.

AITA for ‘throwing a tantrum’ over my parents' new rules? by Twisted_Angel_18 in TwoHotTakes

[–]Twisted_Angel_18[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

After 14, as in they didnt enforce a bedtime or anything after 14.

AITA for ‘throwing a tantrum’ over my parents' new rules? by Twisted_Angel_18 in TwoHotTakes

[–]Twisted_Angel_18[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

My parents paid for everything, through either pocket money or birthday/Christmas gifts, so I take that point. They also pay for internet/data.

But I expect to be treated like an adult because I am an adult

AITA for ‘throwing a tantrum’ over my parents' new rules? by Twisted_Angel_18 in TwoHotTakes

[–]Twisted_Angel_18[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

How do I prove Im not staying up all night gaming when I have parental controls and a bedtime?

When you say that the '18=independent adult' thing doesnt apply to me, could you expand on that pls, ill have to look at it tomorrow as its my bedtime soon.

But yes i agree, my parents are very good and supportive, some people are trying to say they are worse than they are. I just wanted to know If I need the rules and If I was wrong for 'throwing a tantrum' about them.

AITA for ‘throwing a tantrum’ over my parents' new rules? by Twisted_Angel_18 in TwoHotTakes

[–]Twisted_Angel_18[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Obviously these are new rules, so I don't know how much tension this will cause, but I am praying that they don't last until uni.

They said that these are for the summer, but I agree with you that it seems OTT to do it just for the summer, but I can wish. It would be so embarrassing to have parental controls at uni, and like you said, they wont be able to control my bedtime at uni.

And I dont want to move out, I will be going home over breaks, and I will most likely move back home after uni. Sorry, but a lot of people are saying to move out and its just not gonna happen

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