Another common horror story is about clothing control. Some strict parents dictate exactly what their children can wear. I heard of a girl whose parents only allowed her to wear very plain and old - fashioned clothes to school. She was constantly teased by her classmates, but her parents wouldn't budge. This made her extremely self - conscious and unhappy during her school years. It affected her confidence and ability to make friends.
Many strict parents also have strict rules about hobbies. For instance, a boy loved drawing but his strict parents thought it was a waste of time. They forced him to focus only on academic subjects like math and science. They took away his art supplies. This not only killed his passion for drawing but also made him resentful towards his parents. He felt like he had no freedom to pursue what he loved.
One horror story is when a strict parent locked their teen out of the house for getting a B on a report card. The teen was left outside in the cold all night, feeling scared and abandoned. It was a cruel punishment for not meeting the extremely high academic standards the parent set.
Often, it's the parents being overprotective. I heard a story where the girl's parents wouldn't let her and her boyfriend be alone for a second. They were constantly hovering around. Also, the parents might have different political views and they start an argument with you right there. It can be really awkward, especially if you try to be polite but they keep pushing their views. Another common horror story is when the parents' pets are really aggressive towards you and the parents don't seem to care. You're just sitting there, scared of getting bitten.
One common situation is when they try to interfere with school-related matters like grades and roles in school activities. They think their child is special and should get preferential treatment.
In some colleges, there are strict attendance policies. A friend of mine had to miss a class due to a family emergency. Despite providing proper documentation, the teacher still marked them absent and deducted points from their final grade. This made it really difficult for my friend to maintain a good GPA and they were constantly worried about their academic standing.
One common element is over - interference in academic matters. Like in the case where parents try to do their child's college work.
In one story, the strict parents didn't allow their daughter to have a social media account. But the girl really wanted to connect with her classmates. So she secretly created an account using a fake name and used her friend's device to access it.
Another situation is related to behavior. For example, strict moms often demand that their children be polite and well - behaved in public. If a child misbehaves, there will be consequences such as being grounded or losing privileges. They also set rules for things like table manners, which must be followed strictly.
When parents are too strict, kids might be afraid to be honest with them. They know that any small mistake or deviation from the rules will lead to severe punishment. So instead of being upfront about things, like if they got a bad grade or broke a small item, they will try to hide it. This hiding and sneaking around becomes a habit over time as they constantly fear their strict parents' reactions.
There are those entitled parents who are over - involved in their child's academic or extracurricular activities. They try to micromanage everything. In a school play, they might try to change the whole script or the casting just to make sure their child has the lead role. They don't consider the efforts of the teachers or the other students. They feel that their child's success is the only thing that matters and will go to great lengths to ensure it, often at the expense of others.
One common theme is discipline. In strict school stories, there are often strict rules about punctuality, uniform, and behavior. Another theme could be the struggle between students and the strict system. For example, students might try to find ways to bend the rules without getting caught.