My parents have never been too overprotective and overbearing until I went to college. However, as soon as I tried to go away from home, my dad stepped in and pushed me into picking a local college. For the past two years I've been trying to gain as much independence as possible while dealing with being only 45 minutes from home. 

   Now I have the opportunity to go to Germany next year to study abroad for the spring and summer. After agreeing to compromise and apply to only go for 4 months instead of a year, my parents have dropped another bomb on me: they want to retire and come to Germany with me and spend the whole time I'm over their with me including live with me. 

   After learning this, I immediately pushed back, citing my (understandable) need to do this on my own. My mom proceeded by telling me not to worry about it yet and that this is just an idea that they're talking about and that regardless, they're plans will involve me. However, I can't seem to stop worrying. I don't want them to follow me to Europe and I want my space to explore Germany alone. Does anyone have any advice on how to approach them to make them understand? I need my space and don't want them to come to Germany with me. Or does anyone have any advice on how to deal with this?
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Parents want to come to Germany with me but I'm not okay with it, and I need advice on how to get them
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My parents have never been too overprotective and overbearing until I went to college. However, as soon as I tried to go away from home, my dad stepped in and pushed me into picking a local college. For the past two years I've been trying to gain as much independence as possible while dealing with being only 45 minutes from home. 

   Now I have the opportunity to go to Germany next year to study abroad for the spring and summer. After agreeing to compromise and apply to only go for 4 months instead of a year, my parents have dropped another bomb on me: they want to retire and come to Germany with me and spend the whole time I'm over their with me including live with me. 

   After learning this, I immediately pushed back, citing my (understandable) need to do this on my own. My mom proceeded by telling me not to worry about it yet and that this is just an idea that they're talking about and that regardless, they're plans will involve me. However, I can't seem to stop worrying. I don't want them to follow me to Europe and I want my space to explore Germany alone. Does anyone have any advice on how to approach them to make them understand? I need my space and don't want them to come to Germany with me. Or does anyone have any advice on how to deal with this?
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Parents want to push me into a 4 month study abroad program in Germany next summer, don't want to go. Help?
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