Parents

[Argentra]

Wow...this took off while I was away.

Ok, first off it looks like what I said was misunderstood. When I said that rules can't be too concrete and parents should be willing to compromise, what I should have said was HOUSE rules.
Naturally, the Laws of society are not flexible and shouldn't be. And we as parents (Yes, for those not aware I AM a parent) must make sure we teach our children to respect and follow those laws. The rules I referred to are house rules - those that exist between family members in a home. And yes, those do need to be open to compromise, especially as a child gets older. One should never treat their 15 year old the same way they did when he was 2 (unless he still acts that way, of course). Rules should change as a child grows, and the older the child the more compromise room there should be since the child is now making their own identity as a person and future adult.

In this case, from what I've read, the OP's parents are not open to compromise even though the OP tried to talk with them about the fact that his beliefs differ from theirs. Add in the fact that they 'threaten' to take away his property, that he himself paid for, if he does not do as they say and you have a case of parental bullying. IMHO most cases of rebellion and kids becoming little hellions stem from a lack of compromise room.
Now don't get me wrong, I am in no way saying a parent should bend over backward and always be the ones to make the compromise! No no...that's what also leads to brats. But they should be willing to talk things over, have an open mind to what their child says, and think up likely solutions that can involve compromise on both parts.

So, sorry for any confusion there. Let us return to the discussion, and I hope the OP is able to either offer some good compromises...or come up with a roommate or two for the coming months.