Dear Emma,

    I have a problem and I need your help. My parents are really{#blank#}1{#/blank#}and never let me do anything! For example , when I go out with my friends , my mom always asks ,” Where are you going? Who are you going with ? “ Two months ago , I got an earring and my father was really angry. He made me take it out. My parents want to {#blank#}2{#/blank#}everything I do . But I'm 18 years old! I try to talk to my mom and dad , but they don't listen. They say , “This is our house and these are our{#blank#}3{#/blank#}.” Every time I hear this , I'm very unhappy .{#blank#}4{#/blank#}, we have a fight . Why is it so hard for them to understand me?