I can understand three perspectives here. I can remember when I was a little bit chafed at some of my parent's rules and "suggestions." Now the shoe is on the other foot, and I guess I am greatly concerned about my two kids.

On another note, crap does happen. I have been an educator for 31 years now, and I have gone to too many funerals of students. Just last week three of my HS studetns were life-flighted after having a severe collision with a semi loaded with 29 tons of sand.

It is difficult for parents to cut the cord and let the bird start flying on their own. I have to laugh about this, as when I was officiating D-1 hoops, my dad was worried about me travelling and getting to and from places in blizzards and ice storms---and I was in my 40's. You see, while you have "come of age", your parents never stop being your parents.

Hang in there---they care for you and love you; trust me on thisone---it is a whole heck of a lot better than the other extreme---I have had students endure that, too.

Tim C.