Skye: How much freedom do your parents give you?
Shannon: Quite a lot. I mean I'm allowed out most evenings. Weekdays, I have to be back by 9:30. But on weekends I can stay out till 11:00.
Skye: What about money? Do you have any pocket money?
Shannon: Yes, my parents give me two pounds a week.
Skye: Is there anything you'd like to do which your parents won't let you?
Shannon: Yes, I want to go on holidays this coming summer with my boyfriend, but they say I have to wait till I am 17.
Skye: Do you think that's unfair?
Shannon: I don't know...he is very responsible, my boyfriend, even my parents think so and I don't see how a year or two is going to make much difference.
Shannon's parents allow Shannon out most evenings and give Shannon pocket money weekly, but they don't allow Shannon to travel with Shannon's boyfriend before Shannon's 17.