Dealing with parents about shopping with friends at the mall.?

Well. I'm in high school (Freshman)(15 years old) and I still go shopping with my parents. >.> I really really want to start shopping with my friends.
I want my parents to understand that I'm old enough and responsible.
Also. I am really responsible. I'm serious. But my parents are really really strict. they wont let me go anywhere with friends unless its for education. They just don't get the idea that I'm old enough and responsible. They know I'm responsible and trust me. but they still wont let me go.
My parents said that i can shopping with friends when I'm in college. Like seriously -_-
Um i dont think they dont let me go because of the things that happen to me. I think they dont let me go cause i might buy stuff that im not suppose to buy like expensive stuff. x]
and I wont buy expensive stuff. i like sales andim only going to look at stuff that are on sale. I wont buy expensive stuff I want tem to know I wont buy expensive stuff. x[


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they just worry for you its violent world and they want to keep you safe.

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wow that's tough. maybe talk to them to see the real reason of why you can go shopping with your friends?

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Assuming your parents like/respect your friends, have them plead on your behalf...ganging up on the more open-minded parent, if there is one. If that fails, just lie and say you're going to go study or visit a museum or something. They are being overprotective, which can do more harm than good in the long run. Have fun, just be safe and sensible.

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Try this on for size.
Mom and Dad- I know you love me and you're wanting the best for me and I'm glad you do.
This weekend some of the girls are headed out to the mall.
How about we go as a family.
I'll carry my cell phone.
I could spend a little time with my friends just hanging out.
These are the stores we'd like to go to...
We could then meet you back in the food court for lunch.
What ever time limit you set I'll follow.
And I promise, I won't go off alone.
They may consider it or not, don't go crazy if they don't.
The other option is to ask if a friend can go to the mall with you and your family.

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It would help if you can figure out WHY your parents don't want you going to the mall with your friends. Are they worried that a "bad guy" will lure you out to his car and kidnap you? Are they afraid you'll be hit on by older guys, or that you'll start talking to some of the skanky kids that hang out at malls? Maybe they've seen groups of obnoxious teenagers annoying the shopkeepers and customers, and don't want you to be considered on of them?

If you know exactly what their concerns are, it will be easier to come up with some ways to convince them that they needn't worry about you.

If they still won't go for it, perhaps they'd take you and some friends to the mall and let you go off on your own for a bit, while they do some shopping or eat lunch on their own.

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