Hello, I'm 17 and other people my age just seem to be able to go out when they want, but my parents will ask me where I was and ask all these questions. Thing is, I need to be out of the house for LGBT+ related stuff every Monday and every second Thursday. Anyway, so what do other people tell their parents? and/or Is it true at 17 [UK] I can just leave home and return without telling them I'm going out? Thank-you.
I don't think there's laws regarding it, but they can't physically stop you. They can punish you for it in any way except hitting you, but they can't kick you out (not onto the streets, anyway.) I'm sorry, I'm in a similar position, except I'm a bit younger than you.
Whilst I haven't done this myself (my parents never asked where I went), couldn't you just say you are meeting up with a group of friends? I'd doubt they'd see anything wrong with that. However if you think they'd be opposed to that idea maybe just tell them you are going to the library. I don't know where you got this idea from but whilst you are living under someone else's roof you kinda have to follow their rules, no matter your age.
I would agree just saying you are meeting up with your friends and we are going to the cinema or something like that. Parents like when their children are socialising with friends so I don't see a problem I you say that. Good Luck, Gay1234
your folks seem a bit controlling but it is probably just because they care and worry about you and don't know that you are responsible. Its a 2 way street though .. they need to respect your independence but you also need to demonstrate to them that you are responsible. By negotiation. In the meantime no harm in saying you are socialising ... and will be home by .. a certain time
