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How can I tell my parents that I need more space for freedom, given that I am a teenage girl living in Australia?

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Freedom should be within the bounds of Islamic law, and it is impermissible to seek what contravenes it. Parents are commanded to raise their children upon adherence to God's law, to protect them from false ideologies, and to discipline them with noble character. This includes dress, behavior, and the choice of friends, because "all of you are guardians and all of you are responsible for your charges." Children, for their part, must strive against their lower selves by not exceeding the bounds of Islamic law, to persevere in acts of obedience, and to obey their parents in what is good. Informing parents of a desire for more freedom should be done with clear reasoning, calm discussion, gentle speech, and by demonstrating it through actions.

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