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im grounded but need to negotiate it because I did what they asked.

ok, so I’ve been grounded from everything. for the past 3 weeks I havent had my phone, car, or facebook and myspace. it really blows. my way out was to finish all the stuff the wanted me to. they wanted me to get accepted into the art college I want, complete my portfolio for that school, and submit it for the scholarships that they offer like $80,000 dollars worth. now I just finished today, and I asked to get some of it back. like just my phone. but then they exploded. they said that when I do get it back I can only get it for an hour. they said that I have no basis to get return, because im lazy, and sleep everyday, and I got a D in my AP Online History class. I brought home a 3.66 tho. so like they said they want to be impressed. which blows even more. I don’t know what to do. like how should I negotiate? its second semesterof senior year and I cant even hang out with my friend when I want to. I bring home pretty good grade, my gpa is 3.7 and im still ranked 29 in my class of 500. I really just want some freedom but I dont know how to get that if im under intense lock down the dont budge very easily either. help please!!!

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Answer #1

I like the letter idea. it has helped when I was in trouble before. their expectations are very high, which is understandable, I just want some freedom. with the letter ill be able to calm down, and get all my thoughts together and organized, without sounding like a stupid teenager. lol. thanks!!!

Answer #2

Looking at your profile for your birthdate, you’ve got a ways to go timewise before you’re able to legally leave (just a little less than me). Your parent’s sound like the parents of one of my friends (who oddly enough was born in early June) You sound like you’re in a tough spot. You may just have to find a way to get your car get your phone pack the essentials and figure out a way to hide out at a friends house. I’ll be posting more soon.

Answer #3

Boy…they’re tough! So I’m going to go with the letter idea, also…

Also…remember you’re going to be gone in a short time…so if it doesn’t pan out, and you can’t get your freedom back even with a letter…it can’t last for long.

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Answer #4

Wow, with parents like that I think the only way out is to do what they tell you no matter how hard it is, or you could write a very smart, calm, and well-thought-out letter. It might soften them up a bit.

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