Dear Parents

I know you know I am responsible. I know you know that I can do things on my own.  And I know you know that I can take care of myself.  So why can’t you trust me.  Why can’t you just let me try new things.  I know you’re worried that something bad will happen.  And I understand why you are hesitant.  But it will be okay, if I make a mistake, I will learn from it.  I just want you to let me have a little more freedom.  I appreciate that you love me and you want to protect me.  But all I ask is that you lean back a little, relax a little.  Let me do this.