My parents are over protective.
I'm 23 now, studying my final unit at uni and would have to be home by 6pm (which means leaving uni at around 4:30pm, if I have later classes they would pick me up from there).
I'm not allowed to go anywhere without informing them first (two days notice in advance).
They also requested contact details of my friends and their parents ... just in case.
I'm not allowed to go to festive events due to possible threats of terrorism. The incident in Sydney did not help at all, even if I live in a different state.
They've already said that these rules will apply until I'm married and have a family of my own.
I think they're very over protective, but it does make sense and there's no point in arguing about it.
Looking for work is a bit troublesome though, as I wasn't allowed to do work experience in high school.
... at least I have works in a published book, I guess.
I'm a parent myself and I don't see the point in being overprotective. I want my child to be as indipendant as he can be. I can't wait untill he's older and he can go outside and play on his own.