Legally an adult but not to my parents..

Okay so I turned 18 in January of 2008. After I turned 18 I didn't rebel like most of my friends did. They all had that whole.. Oh, I'm an adult I can do whatever I want type of attitude. I still followed my parents rules because I was still in high...

school I understand that I was (still am) living under their roof they provide food on the table clothes on my back.. etc. etc. They didn't allow me to work during school because they wanted me to focus on my education. In June 2008 I finally graduated high school expecting more trust from them.. But they aren't lenient at all. I mean, I understand in a sense because I have no job I'm taking a semester off of school. I'm looking for a job so I can move back to the SF Bay Area.. (I reside in Las Vegas right now).. I plan on moving to CA by January so I can start the winter semester at a college there.

I told my parents about my plans they won't accept the fact that I'm growing up that I want to do this $hit on my own. I guess I should mention my nationality because my parents are very traditional Filipinos. My boyfriend is black they won't accept it.. But I'm with him because he makes me happy. I am the only girl the youngest out of my siblings.

I mean, when I was 13-16 I probably was a bad kid.. Those were the days when I didn't give a fuc|.

What can I do to prove to them that I'm not immature anymore that I TRULY mean well?

Some parents are proper and very protective. Thats all this is. I think.

There is not really a lot you can do to convince your parents. Be firm with them in saying that your mind is made up. Sometimes this is why people rebel.

My best friends are filipinos, and I know how filipino parents are.. it will be hard for them to ever accept you leaving them to grow up but once you do, and show them you can, they will [slowly] understand and let go.. but probably not for a long time, im afraid.