I Have Loving Parents
April 30, 2009 | Filed under Family & Friends
Coming home at 12.30am last night after having spent most of the night at Mr. Monogamy’s, I realised I didn’t have my house keys. I briefly contemplated spending the night in my car rather than wake up my parents to get them to let me in the house (we haven’t been on the best of terms lately, and they really don’t need more ammunition to use against me), but considering that it got down to 5 degrees celsius last night, that really wasn’t an option as I was only wearing a short-sleeved Tshirt, jeans, and a fleecy jumper.
So I rang the doorbell. And waited. And waited. And waited. I rang the doorbell again. And waited. And waited. And waited. I called the home phone from my mobile, and let it ring…and ring…and ring. No answer. I tried again. No answer. So after dithering on the front step for a few minutes trying to decide what to do (I contemplated driving back to Mr. Monogamy’s and staying with him), I finally decided to go over to the side of the house and knock on my parents bedroom window until they woke up and let me in the house.
This morning? My mother told me that they heard the doorbell and heard the phone, but decided to make me wait outside in the 5 degree weather as a punishment for: a) forgetting my house keys; b) coming home at 12.30am; c) generally daring to breathe and exist.
I have lovely, loving, caring, parents.
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That sounds like something my parents would do, although not to punish me. They’d do it for the comedic value, and then complain about all the coughing and sniffing I do the next day because I have a cold.
Anyway, I really hope you’re able to reconcile with them until you’re able to GFTO because I don’t think it’s fair the way you’re being treated right now.
Darnielle on April 30, 2009 #
It’s a good job I don’t read your blog for parenting tips ;)
Jem on April 30, 2009 #
I don’t think that’s so abnormal. Justin’s mum used to do that to him all the time. :P He’d either a) break into the house to get back in, or b) break into his mum’s car to sleep.
Macca on April 30, 2009 #
I’m sorry, Amanda. That sucks. I hope that your relationship improves soon. I can’t imagine my parents imposing some kind of curfew on me (my mom was a wild child with strict parents, so she is/was/always has been more than understanding and my dad trusted me). The most they ever wanted was for me to call right before I came home, so that they could open the door/garage door or whatever for me.
But they never hesitated to call/text me, if they were worried (for no reason) or got curious about what I was doing.
Chantelle on April 30, 2009 #
Ditto what Jem said. ;)
Tanya on April 30, 2009 #
I’m sorry to have found that funny. But it sounds exactly like what my parents would do.
Rilla on April 30, 2009 #
Oh that is just mean!!!!!!!!!!
love_in_traffic on April 30, 2009 #
That blows *sighs* You seriously need to get out of there. I hope they come around ~_~;;
Tara on April 30, 2009 #
My parents would do that… for a bit. To laugh at me. But then they’d let me in. They’ve always been pretty good with the whole “come home whenever” thing. They’re also the types where my Dad will pick me up, at 3am, from anywhere (across the city, etc) and not ask questions.
At least you didn’t let them sleep through it. ;)
And 5C isn’t cold. I’ve gone camping in that. :P
Aisling on April 30, 2009 #
Asian parents.
I hate to say it, but it’s true.
Thankfully nothing like this has ever happened, because even for my parents, I have never done anything wrong.
But yet, I totally knew where this was coming from.
Rafia on April 30, 2009 #
and your brother wouldn’t let you in? that is a lame sibling bond right there.
Jennifer on May 1, 2009 #
:(
It reminds me of the time when I was in high school, and my mom went “on strike” because my sisters and I weren’t doing our chores “up to par.” So for a week, she didn’t buy groceries, or take out, or any food at all.
I hope things get better. Having shitty parents is never fun.
Arwen on May 1, 2009 #
Oh my goodness. That is pretty strict. I don’t think that my parents would leave me out in the cold… mine are the type to board up my windows so I can’t get out! :P
Caity on May 1, 2009 #
=(
My parents would probably have let me in right away since they know how easily I get sick. THEN they would proceed to punish me.
I hope things get better for you.
marilyn on May 1, 2009 #
Reason number 1231234123 to move to the UK?
Stephanie on May 1, 2009 #
Ha my dad has done that to me many times.
Bobbi-lee on May 1, 2009 #
Why don’t you just ask your brother to open the door for you?
Mish on May 1, 2009 #
How sweet.
Arielle on May 1, 2009 #
Sounds like something my parents would do. Either that or, they’d let me in and start yelling at me for waking them up…
Michelle on May 1, 2009 #
You should’ve knocked on your brother’s window!
Felisa on May 1, 2009 #
Wow, that’s harsh. :( I can imagine getting annoyed at forgetting your keys or maybe coming home a little late, but forcing you to stay out in the cold?
Noellium on May 1, 2009 #
I can’t say that I ever experienced what you have to go through with your parents. They have always been very understanding and given me a lot of freedom. They would drive 30 minutes to pick me up in the middle of the night and they still wood.
I hope that your parents will soon understand that you are old enough to do what you believe is right. And about the keys; that can happen to anyone even your parents!
Chans on May 2, 2009 #
*cringes* Well it would probably have helped if you had notified them beforehand… I hope you didn’t catch a cold though :\
Vera on May 5, 2009 #