Cut The Cord

I feel like my parents don't trust me enough, or give me enough independence. I know I have quite a bit, but I wish I had more. I need a job to meet new people, new friends, money, and all that. I'm trying! But I feel like my parents look down on me and baby me for being the youngest child.

I don't mind it sometimes, but I'd like to become my own person. All of my friends are oldest or only children so they're all pretty much detached from their parents already, whereas I find mine babying me. It's a bit unfair, but I see why. My older siblings aren't role models. Police run-in's, drugs, guy drama's, backstabbing friends etc. They seem to want to protect me from all of this constantly. Whereas, I see it like - why not let me face all of this now? I've dealt with far worse within my family, so I think I can cope. Plus, they won't wanna baby me for too long, what happens once I'm moved out? You know, like in the movies. The only child gets cooed over for all their life, then BAM. HELLO REAL WORLD. HELLO NOT SO NICE THINGS.

I've seen my siblings and friends go through some rough times, and I myself have even dealt with some pretty crap stuff despite the babying. But, if I'm not out there living for myself now, will I ever?