My parents just don't understand!?

It is their phone, and possibly are the ones footing the phone bill, so they do have the right to limit the calls, plus you are tying up their phone and monopolizing the line. In regard to the make-up. I'm a little more on your side with that one. Make up is a non permanent way to express yourself, it's not hurting anyone.

Sounds as if they don't want to lose control. An hour is not too long to talk on the phone at night. I don't know why they care about a small thing like eyeliner either.

I don't know how you can get them to listen to your point of view. Sometimes parents do not WANT to listen. Try asking them how long they think is appropriate on the phone.

Good luck to you. You will grow up and things will get better sweetie.

As a Christain parent of two boys who are now in college I think that if your parents don't want you to wear dark eyeliner under your eyes you should trust their judgement and not wear it. Don't bring it up again for a year, then if you want to wear it then ask them about it again.

Talk on the phone only as long as your parents say it is okay to talk. No longer. Again trust their judgement. They probably have very good reasons for limiting this behavior. They have a lot more experience at life and you should take advantage of their knowledge gained from their experience. It will save you a lot of trouble even if you can't see that now. It will become more clear to you later.

First, stop complaining. That looses their attention every time.

Second, lighten up the eyeliner. Who is it going to hurt? It's only eyeliner for goodness sakes!

Third, if you have the Internet, why not Skype your BF? It's free and your family isn't paying for anything but the Internet connection. Limit your time on the call so that they can't complain.

Fourth, show some maturity in these matters when speaking to your parents about them. Listen openly and respond only when it the time is right.

Fifth, when you have shown that you can do all of this, your parents will be more likely to listen to you because you will have shown them that you are a responsible young adult who can manage herself, her time and the time of others in an adult manner.

You don't say your age, except that you seem to be a minor, under driving age and living at home.

Sometimes parents can be a pain in the tush. I was a horrible parent. I did what I did out of love. I have two children who survived the teens when I made rules that they didn't agree with.

I did try to listen and I guess that would be my advice to you. Try to get your parents to talk about why. My grandchildren (now teens) call or email me for intervention and I always say, "You have to live with it until you are old enough to move out and make your own way, but Nanny (me) would probably make the same rule(s) for you."

Parents love their children (well, most do) and with no training per say, they do the best they can.

I bet they don't want you talking on the phone for so long cause it gets expensive, especally if it's long distance. With some things, you have to try to see their point of view too. Maybe you can IM him, and right letters as well as talk on the phone. Though, as far as the eyeliner goes, I think you should just do what you want in that situation, because it doesn't affect them any.

First off, you parents should accept for you who are, no matter what you look like or who you are.

I think one hour is long. It does cost money. Perhaps you guys can e-mail each other or write an airmail letter also rather than just talking on the phone.

If you really want your parents to listen to you, talk to them nicely and ask them to listen to your point of view and you'll listen to theirs. They should respect you and listen to you even though they disagree with you.

"BE EVER WONDERFUL" a song written by a group-earth, wind and fire, DON'T LET THE WORLD CHANGE YOUR MIND is a verse in this song. listen honey, you do you, respect your parents until you are ready to venture out on your own. it doesn't hurt to listen. parents will never get "our point of view" just let them you that you understand what their saying, but "don't let the world change your mind" about yourself.

Every boy and girl in this world thinks that parents never understand. When this boy and girl become parent(s) their kids also think the same.

Nothing uncommon. Explain them your wishes, they are certainly going to understand.

first of all- looking "goth" isnt cool- if u are a female and wear dark eyeliner during the day you just look like a tramp- you should listen to ur parents- whether you admit it or not- they know more than you