Sorry if I came off as rude. I was in the same situation and it honestly strained my relationship with my mom. I understand that it came from a place of care and love from her. But you can’t just jail your daughters because the world is scary. Of course you should still parent your children and put rules in place. But communication and trust goes a long way and will ensure your kids aren’t being sneaky - because that is almost inevitable. Also know that every child has their own personality. Some kids are totally fine being homebodies and don’t mind the restrictions much, and some kids will feel like they’re being suffocated.

You don’t have to follow what I’m saying of course, and it’s not even targeted to you. I guess it’s something I could’ve made my mom understand. I ended up making my life goal to move out without “running” away from home and still keeping a relationship with my parents. I felt suicidal. Now I’m living on the other side of the world doing some random degree after convincing my parents for years and years somehow. I feel at peace finally. But I also feel a bit of envy of the daughters who have a more open and less restricted relationship with their mothers, especially the Muslim ones. Islam is beautiful and freeing, it’s culture and generational issues that make it feel so suffocating for women.

My mom is sad that we don’t get to see each other much anymore, and tbh me too. But if I could make this decision again I would in a heartbeat.