I live in a very fast-paced city and have a demanding, stressful schedule, and I have a really strong desire to spend a week of my winter break up alone at our lake house in the mountains just writing, painting, and chilling. I’ve been inspired by Walden Pond and want solitary time in nature to reflect. I would send them a text or email every day just to let them know I’m fine, but would spend the rest of the time without the internet or TV and just declutter my brain. The house is only like a three hour drive from my house, and I’m familiar with the route, but haven’t driven it before just because it’s slightly winding and they’re paranoid about me getting into an accident. I’d go up during the daylight before it gets snowy, and go to the store and get everything I need for the week, then not drive again. I wouldn’t have anyone over. The house has a high-tech alarm system so nobody could break in. I have a health condition, but I can manage it myself for a week, and one of our neighbors up there is a retired oncologist who knows us well, so if I truly needed help I could go to him. There are medical facilities up there. It’s close to a ski resort so they have all the things you’d need.
I’m 17, and will be 18 next spring. Do you think this is an unreasonable request? I mean, we have the house and it’s just sitting there empty so why not use it? How can I talk them into agreeing to this? I really need to go, so helpful answers would be appreciated.


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2 Responses to “How can I convince my parents to let me spend a week alone at our lake house?”

  1. ŤЄXAS ĐRąЩ ®

    Tell them that you are a good girl.

  2. Dan the man

    The only way you will get away with this is if you brought a trust worthy partner.

    Alone in the woods with no help in the house is what frightens them.

    You would be better off suggesting they go up there and you stay in town where EMS could reach you in an emergency.

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