Try your best to listen to your parents and follow their instructions without complaint. Acting rebellious will not help you prove your trustworthiness. Stick to your word. If you tell them that you are going to do something, such as cleaning your room or mowing the lawn, make sure you do it. This will show them that you are honest and responsible.

Talk to your parents about your school work so that they see you are motivated and responsible at school, as well as at home. [2] X Research source

If your parents are unsure about your friends, bring your friends home so your parents can see how kind and responsible they are. Always ask before hanging out with friends or staying out late. Your parents will appreciate knowing where you are and what you are doing.

Start conversations along the lines of “So this happened at school today. . . " or “There’s a party coming up this weekend. " They might be less surprised when you ask for more freedom if they know what’s happening in your life. Ask them for advice regarding school, friends, or anything else you have going on. They’ll appreciate that you value their opinions. Let your parents know that you relationship is important to you, and that you want the kind of relationship where you can come to them.

You might make notes for yourself, so you don’t forget to touch on every point.

Identify which specific freedoms you want. This might be a later curfew, more computer time, or permission to go to a concert. Be prepared that this might be an ongoing conversation. They may need to think about it before making a decision.

Think about any possible risks or consequences, and be ready to answer any questions your parents might have.

If you’ve done anything particularly special, such as cooking dinner for your parents or taking on more chores, be sure to include that as well.

If you are old enough to drive, offer to drive younger siblings (if you have them) to school or other activities in exchange for more opportunities to borrow the car. If the problem is that your parents are concerned about your safety, see if they will allow you to take self-defense classes.

Perhaps they will let you have friends over or throw a party if you prepare the house beforehand and promise to clean up afterwards. If you don’t have any ideas, ask them what you can do to gain the freedom you’d like. [10] X Research source

Now that they know how you feel, they may take notice and give you more freedom on their own. [11] X Research source