dialogue: 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.
summary: 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.