{"id":165236,"date":"2023-06-09T11:15:44","date_gmt":"2023-06-09T03:15:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/?p=165236"},"modified":"2023-06-09T15:11:40","modified_gmt":"2023-06-09T07:11:40","slug":"strict-parents-first-time-clubbing-singapore","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/strict-parents-first-time-clubbing-singapore\/","title":{"rendered":"Breaking barriers as a brown girl: My unforgettable night out embracing freedom with the consent of my strict parents"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>So\u2026 I finally did it (hold your dirty thoughts). I got out of the house past 9pm and had the time of my life <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/parties-in-singapore\/\">partying<\/a> it up without being told off by my strict parents. As a 22-year-old, I can honestly say I\u2019ve never left my home late at night or stepped out of my comfort zone due to my <del>strict<\/del> sweet upbringing.<\/p>\n<h3>Stricter-than-strict: A quick background on my parents<\/h3>\n<p>Growing up, I wasn\u2019t allowed out after 6pm as my parents said it was \u201cdangerous\u201d for a girl. I was shut down when I talked back to them as that was considered disrespectful to my elders. Decisions were made for me (without my input) as my family believed they knew best.<\/p>\n<p>All my life, I felt envious of friends who stayed out late, went to parties and wore clothes I couldn\u2019t without getting (bombastic) side eyes from my mother. But later on, I realised I wasn\u2019t exactly jealous of them. It was the freedom to be themselves that I badly craved.<\/p>\n<p>Watching Hollywood movies, I thought I\u2019d be able to do anything and have control of my life once I turned 18. But I was wrong. Even after that, my freedom was limited: my routine only took me from school (or work) to home. I received consistent reminder calls from my parents if I stayed out past curfew. And I ended each day with a report of events and people I associated with.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s why, when the opportunity presented itself, I decided to jump on the invitation from my colleagues to One Night in Seoul by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/unfilteredpresents\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Unfiltered Presents<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_275784\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-275784\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-275784 size-medium lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/06\/first-time-clubbing-one-night-in-seoul-900x643.png\" alt=\"first time clubbing | one night in seoul\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/06\/first-time-clubbing-one-night-in-seoul-900x643.png 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/06\/first-time-clubbing-one-night-in-seoul-768x549.png 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/06\/first-time-clubbing-one-night-in-seoul.png 1400w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-275784\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">It&#8217;s all about K-pop at this party. Photography: Unfiltered Presents via Facebook<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The K-pop party featured throwbacks, new school tunes and ballads. It all sounded amazing and I wanted to be part of the party crew. (P.S. if you missed the last one, there&#8217;s another bash coming up on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CtJb0K9M3qo\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">24 June<\/a>!) But before I took the leap of faith, I had to plan my first-ever night out with the approval of my strict parents.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s my mischievous guide to scheming, strategising, and sweating less during family-approved nights out!<\/p>\n<h3>Phase 1: Plot like a pro for wild adventures<\/h3>\n<p>To win a battle, planning is key. For it to work in your favour, you need to be confident in your objective, know your enemy\u2019s weaknesses and strengths, and gather allies.<\/p>\n<p>First, I put together the necessary information for the event. Next, I practised my words and emotions carefully to convince the family I\u2019d be a responsible adult. Tip: try breathing exercises to calm your nerves so that when you\u2019re face to face with your parents, you won\u2019t look like you\u2019re lying. Practice the poker face!<\/p>\n<p>To be successful, you\u2019ll need allies &#8211; aka your siblings. They\u2019re your ride or die in smoothening the process of your parents\u2019 approval. If they refuse to help, just remind them of the things you did to cover for their mistakes (it\u2019s not blackmail, I promise). I broke the news to my siblings, persuaded them to stand by my side, and brought up my sister\u2019s memorable shenanigans over the years.<\/p>\n<p>When you\u2019ve officially acquired allies and mastered your words and emotions, you\u2019re ready for the next phase.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_275782\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-275782\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-275782 size-medium lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/06\/first-time-clubbing-honeycombers-900x643.png\" alt=\"first time clubbing honeycombers\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/06\/first-time-clubbing-honeycombers-900x643.png 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/06\/first-time-clubbing-honeycombers-768x549.png 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/06\/first-time-clubbing-honeycombers.png 1400w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-275782\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Having the time of our lives. Photography: Unfiltered Presents via Facebook<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Phase 2: Execute the plan with confidence<\/h3>\n<p>This is the most crucial phase. It can lead to either the first taste of freedom or the sour taste of failure. Here\u2019s the scenario: You\u2019re facing your parents. Your allies are in the middle. To swing things in your favour, start the discussion during their favourite melodrama series so they&#8217;re in a good mood. Whatever you\u2019ve rehearsed, let it flow slowly and steadily. Get your siblings to chime in with support. Don\u2019t fret when your parents\u2019 facial expressions stay neutral.<\/p>\n<p>Once you\u2019ve provided the necessary information, the natural response of a brown family to their precious daughter will be an instant <em>no<\/em>. Here\u2019s where you have to bring in the big guns if a logical explanation doesn\u2019t come through &#8211; use your emotions.<\/p>\n<p>I calmly told them (with puppy dog eyes) that it was my time to venture into the world to have eye-opening experiences and connect with new people. I didn\u2019t want to stay home all the time, miss out on coming-of-age rites, and only try new things after marriage. It wasn\u2019t fair to me. The moment my parents agreed to my monologue, I felt a jolt of true happiness bursting in my soul.<\/p>\n<p>Fast forward to the day of the event. Before leaving home, I went through attire checks and the dos and don\u2019ts: do send hourly updates through text, but don\u2019t drink alcohol carelessly, and don\u2019t go out of control dancing with guys. By 10pm, I was out of the house.<\/p>\n<h3>Phase 3: It\u2019s time to get wild<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_275770\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-275770\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-275770 size-medium lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/03\/strict-parents-first-time-clubbing-unfiltered-presents-900x643.png\" alt=\"strict parents first time clubbing | unfiltered presents\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/03\/strict-parents-first-time-clubbing-unfiltered-presents-900x643.png 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/03\/strict-parents-first-time-clubbing-unfiltered-presents-768x549.png 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/03\/strict-parents-first-time-clubbing-unfiltered-presents.png 1400w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-275770\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Here&#8217;s a peek at the scene on the dance floor where I made my debut. Photography: Unfiltered Presents via Facebook<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>I was on cloud nine when I saw my colleagues\u2019 faces past working hours. We didn\u2019t waste time and quickly went through security checks before entering Projector X:\u00a0Picturehouse. Once we were in, it was time to <em>party<\/em>! I was mesmerised by the lights, music, and the crowd. But I still kept my word and updated my parents via text to keep their trust.<\/p>\n<p>My honest take on clubbing? I enjoyed the entire night (without worrying about my mum\u2019s calls) dancing to songs by 2NE1, BTS, NewJeans and Blackpink with my colleagues who had crazy moves that put K-pop stars to shame (joking!). One of them went feral on the dance floor which gave me the boldness to let loose. I also got a kick out of talking to random strangers about the weirdest topics. But, not being used to parties, at times I&#8217;d sweat like crazy and frantically search for ventilation.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_275772\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-275772\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-275772 size-medium lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/03\/first-time-clubbing-with-coworkers-900x643.png\" alt=\"first time clubbing with coworkers\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/03\/first-time-clubbing-with-coworkers-900x643.png 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/03\/first-time-clubbing-with-coworkers-768x549.png 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/03\/first-time-clubbing-with-coworkers.png 1400w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-275772\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">My colleagues made my first clubbing experience 100% memorable. Photography: Unfiltered Presents via Facebook<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>My night ended with supper and I quietly sneaked back to my house at 3.30am even though I promised my mum I\u2019d be back by 2am. As I locked the door quietly, I sensed eyes on my back. At that moment, I felt like I was in a horror movie.<\/p>\n<p>True to that, I spotted my mum in the shadows. In the dark, I could only see her angry eyes. I felt her emotions and the words she wanted to say but she simply emanated deadly calm and went back to her room. Thankfully, the next morning, she was cool about it because I came home safely &#8211; ultimately, that mattered most.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_275771\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-275771\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-275771 size-medium lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/03\/strict-parents-first-time-clubbing-dj-on-decks-900x643.png\" alt=\"strict parents first time clubbing | dj on decks\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/03\/strict-parents-first-time-clubbing-dj-on-decks-900x643.png 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/03\/strict-parents-first-time-clubbing-dj-on-decks-768x549.png 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/03\/strict-parents-first-time-clubbing-dj-on-decks.png 1400w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-275771\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The DJ on decks. Photography: Unfiltered Presents via Facebook<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>After the party, I realised my parents put in place strict rules to ensure I was brought up safely. It\u2019s simply their way of showing love, care and concern to me. But now that I&#8217;m a young adult, this conservative upbringing may deter my experiences of learning and growing.<\/p>\n<p>My night of liberation gave me the chance to stand on my own and be confident about my decisions without too much dependence on my parents. And let\u2019s be real: it\u2019s tough to build a true bond between family members if there isn\u2019t a certain level of trust and a loosening of control on the parents\u2019 part. Now that I\u2019ve successfully done it once, I\u2019m more optimistic and self-assured about communicating my future plans of independence to my family. Every small step counts&#8230; so see you on the dance floor next time! 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