There are no equal parents in our world. Some of them want us to be independent, to solve problems ourselves, like grown ups. These parents will allow you to choose a place to study, a sport or a club to join, a dress to put on, a colour of wallpapers for your room, etc. But they will forbid you to spend too much time with your friends, there will be no activity which can prevent your excellent future. You will follow a definite way of life and sometimes it's too boring. other parents will never think that you are almost a grown up, you're always a child in their eyes. they will allow you to do anything you like but it's not good too, because when you are going to become independent, you will have no chance. My parents are intelligent enough to give me as much freedom as I want. I consult in some questions with them but in most cases I do things and solve problems myself, theu just help me sometimes. We believe each other and that's why we can live without problems, without quarrels. And so most of my friends'parents do.