Max9 Actually I didn't soecidically adress you, it's just something I have noticed here. I grew up totally different. I hardly got ever punished and when going somewhere my parents had usually no idea where I was going with my friends... just had to be home anywhen in the evening and about lunch time.
Yes, families are very different and what you describe is close to how my brother has been raised. But you are right. Females are not raised to become strong independent persons, but we became independent anyway. Independent from the question how I get punished, I have eyes and a brain and of course I know from school, TV and anything that our lifestyle is not the norm, but believe it or not, this lifestyle is very relaxing for me (not so much for my sister) and overall I really enjoy it.