Do Parents Have The Right?

[xnofearx]

Of course they have a right. If they bought you that bookbag and they own the house and your room, why not?

However if they don't own all that stuff, they are still your parents and responsible for you own well being.

[tigmarque]

I don't know that you could say that parents can just go through everything of yours, any time they like and for whatever reason - just because you're still a minor - but I think that if they are worried that you're doing something wrong, then they have the right.

Everything within reason...

My boyfriends parents drug search his room once a month, even though he doesn't do drugs and has given them no reason to do it... I think that it's excessive and they shouldn't be doing it, but if you have nothing to hide, what's the big deal?

[NISHA LAMHEAD]

I guess I know why they do it, and all, but I still can't support it, really.

I wish they would just let me go on with my OWN life.

[Manley_Man]

I say let the parents look at what they want. That is unless you've got something to hide :whistle:

[superfanson]

I think as long as you're living under their roof, and you are still a minor, they do have the right to search your things. But to a certain extent. If they happen to find anything that is particularly harmful to yourself or others, then they should definitely confront you about it. But if they find things like letters to a crush or...porn or...something of the sort. They should just mind their own business. You are only human, and as a teenager, you go through changes, so they really shouldn't be going through your stuff and then questioning you about it, because it's personal, and EVERYONE deserves privacy.

If your parental unit suspects that you may be on drugs or something, they have every reason to go through your things, and get to the bottom of it. Most of the time, parents do it because they are concerned. If they're just doing it to be nosy, then no...I don't think they have the right to be going through your stuff.

[cherryb1986]

their argument is usually something like.

your under my roof.
or you are my child i have the right.
or i just care about you.
or just because.

i know it is annoying and no i dont think they have the right but basically there is nothing we can do about it. *sighs* thank god i'm out!

[rock_the_arts_x]

I don't think parents have the right to go through your room, screen calls and so forth....Yeah maybe you live with them, but that wasn't of our choice its not like we were asked to be born...although some are still minors living with parents they still have a life of their own ...why does age have to be a factor?? Once you turn 18, everything starts to matter? You can then have a life? I love you finally means something? I just don't think parents should go through your room...

[krayziekid727]

Originally posted by rock_the_arts_x@Oct 22, 09:48 PM
I don't think parents have the right to go through your room, screen calls and so forth....Yeah maybe you live with them, but that wasn't of our choice its not like we were asked to be born...although some are still minors living with parents they still have a life of their own ...why does age have to be a factor?? Once you turn 18, everything starts to matter? You can then have a life? I love you finally means something? I just don't think parents should go through your room...

Because 18 is usually the age you move out, before that they are providing for you. Your shelter, your food, etc. Unless you pay rent or got emancipated.

If there is probable cause that you may be doing something harmful(drugs and such), they're not exactly being good parents if they don't check it out.

[JASMiNEx]

Yes, parents have a right to invade your privacy.

First of all, your not in charge, they are. Second of all, your parents are responsible for you. If you get into **bleep**, your parents deal with it not you. Third of all, you don't pay the bills while trying to run a family.

Parents invade their childrens privacy out of care and curiosity. A parent wants and needs to know their children are "behaving". It is out of love they do it, but that doesn't mean they're actions are right.

You are not free of your parent's raids until you are of age and you have moved out. Other than that, don't speak because you aren't under the circumstance to and don't expect any less.

[Molasseswar]

From a legal standpoint, yes. If they provide something for you, then they have control over the commodity that they provide you with.

I would see such acts as a violation of trust, privacy, and respect of your children, but no one legislates that. I would have a very poor relationship with my parents if they abused their legal rights to invade the rest of my life, but then I despise anyone who abuses their power.