<p>I am a senior at high school and my parents don't allow me to lose weight, shave, purchase any sort of skin care products, use makeup etc etc because according to them, anything that is not natural is absolutely disgusting and I HATE that. And I know that they clearly understand that all the other girls are doing the exact same things. I know I will soon go to a college and just do whatever I like there but I just can't stop feeling this psychological burden that has been on me for 18 years that keeps telling me that what I want to do is ridiculously bad and evil.</p>
<p>Jesus, that sounds harsh. I’m a junior in high school and wear eyeliner, a touch of mascara and very little cover-up. My parents just let me experiment.</p>
<p>If it were me, I’d say, “It’s not a self-esteem issue. I would wear a bit of eyeliner regardless if there were boys around because I like the way it looks.”</p>
<p>It took me awhile to find the right products, but there are a lot of natural, healthy options out there.</p>
<p>So do you use shampoo/conditioner?and did your mom have you without epidermal?? Are you guys vegan? </p>
<p>If I were you, I would find something that my parents use or do that isn’t natural(like shampoo) and use the argument against them. Unless your parents stay very true to their words lol</p>
<p>The can’t stop you from doing these things, honestly. I’m sure a friend would smuggle you a razor and some face wash, and you can lock yourself in your bathroom to shave, wash your face, etc. Short of actually, physically assaulting you to get the razor and soap from your hands, there’s nothing they can do.</p>
<p>And unless they force feed you with plastic tubes and chain you to the sofa to prevent exercise, they can’t force you not to lose weight either. Honestly, hun, you’re almost 18-- if it bothered you enough, by this point you should’ve realized that they can’t control you THAT MUCH. On the big things, yeah, but whether or not you shave? I don’t buy it. Use your willpower!</p>
<p>Losing weight is not unnatural at all. Our bodies were made to move, which is why we can run and jump and do backflips (with practice, of course).</p>
<p>I can understand their view on makeup because I feel the same way about it, but as for shaving, it’s disgusting that they won’t let you do it. I am surprised that BOTH parents feel this way, because nowadays shaving isn’t only very common, but it’s part of good hygiene. They may as well tell you not to shower or brush your teeth. God didn’t invent toothbrushes, WE did.</p>
<p>Let them know that society has changed its values in the past 2000 years…</p>
<p>That sucks your parents refrain you from so much. Maybe in college, you’ll break free and be a WILDDDDD one! Shave while cursing about your parents, run your stress away, and apply make up and be like, “I’m a BADDDASSSSS BIITCH!”</p>
Maybe in college, you’ll break free and be a WILDDDDD one! Shave while cursing about your parents, run your stress away, and apply make up and be like, “I’m a BADDDASSSSS BIITCH!”</p>