It sounds like you know the answer already.

Make your parents understand that you have friends by inviting them over to your house and introducing them to your parents.

You could, of course, invite some friends over. But the thing that seems to be missing is that you aren't talking about what you and your friends are discussing with your parents. If you are telling your parents every day what this friend or another said, they won't think this very long. Your parents will be interested in what you do at school every day and talking about it has the additional benefit of building trust and rapport with your parents. Your home life will be happier and you might benefit from their guidance...

You could, of course, invite some friends over. But the thing that seems to be missing is that you aren't talking about what you and your friends are discussing with your parents. If you are telling your parents every day what this friend or another said, they won't think this very long. Your parents will be interested in what you do at school every day and talking about it has the additional benefit of building trust and rapport with your parents. Your home life will be happier and you might benefit from their guidance. There might even be opportunities to have your parents involved in your extracurricular activities.

Your question got me thinking about how many friends I have, and when I made the list in my head it's not a very long one. I am happy with not having very many friends I have people I can talk to if I need to. I would have to say do what makes you happy.

You and your parents should organise something special at your home. This will encourage your friends to come at home.In this way you will get many friends. Another way is to talk to people on the internet by chating or sending e-mail and organising meetings.

I went to this same thing your going through...but with my uncle and aunt...what worked out for me is that i got a cell phone and all my friends started calling almost every day. So they started noticing that i do have friends. But they would bug me and bug me to get my friends over till i just told them why i didnt want to invite them over..or if that didnt work out for you, you could just have some of your friends come pick you up when your parents are home and uhm..go somewhere...just to show that you do have friends...

I went to this same thing your going through...but with my uncle and aunt...what worked out for me is that i got a cell phone and all my friends started calling almost every day. So they started noticing that i do have friends. But they would bug me and bug me to get my friends over till i just told them why i didnt want to invite them over..or if that didnt work out for you, you could just have some of your friends come pick you up when your parents are home and uhm..go somewhere...just to show that you do have friends. I dont know if it helped...

Just because you dont invite people over to your house shouldnt make your parents think that you dont have friends.

Talk to your parents, and tell them why you dont care to have friends over (you have other meeting places such as the mall, karate, or other functions), or talk to them and tell them why you may choose not to have them over, maybe because of negative feelings (my house is a mess, we have old furnit...

Just because you dont invite people over to your house shouldnt make your parents think that you dont have friends.

Talk to your parents, and tell them why you dont care to have friends over (you have other meeting places such as the mall, karate, or other functions), or talk to them and tell them why you may choose not to have them over, maybe because of negative feelings (my house is a mess, we have old furniture, etc).

I really think that if you open up to your parents, for whatever reason, they will understand.

Good luck.

I am exactly like you. I think you should try and have a small party or get together at your house. Then your parents will understand. :]

Here's the question in my mind: Do you really care that your parents dont think u have friends? I mean, if you have friends, and are happy with the way things are, then why try to convince your parents you have them. I myself had my group of friends at school and we NEVER met outside of school. We got along great. Most of the group met up outside school, but being how I am, I needed ME time after school. I was done with people for the day. My Mom got used to it after a while.
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Here's the question in my mind: Do you really care that your parents dont think u have friends? I mean, if you have friends, and are happy with the way things are, then why try to convince your parents you have them. I myself had my group of friends at school and we NEVER met outside of school. We got along great. Most of the group met up outside school, but being how I am, I needed ME time after school. I was done with people for the day. My Mom got used to it after a while.
I think what she really wanted, looking back, was for me to get the heck outta the house every once in a while and get some sun/exercise/fun. I'd try that. If you are like me and dont want to hang out with a group outside of school, maybe find some spot outside that's secluded and relaxing and just hang there for a while every day(my method was to go catfishing and fall asleep with the string over my finger to wake me up if I actually got something). I hope I'm onto something in your case.

Having friends is best part of life. It's individual choice whether to show off the list of friends. I really can not comment without analysing your choices, time management and parent's charecteristics. Some parent are happier lot of not seeing kid's friends at home and some like your's want to see them.

Even if you do not want your friends to invite at your home, you should in...

Having friends is best part of life. It's individual choice whether to show off the list of friends. I really can not comment without analysing your choices, time management and parent's charecteristics. Some parent are happier lot of not seeing kid's friends at home and some like your's want to see them.

Even if you do not want your friends to invite at your home, you should invite them once or twice a year atleast to keep your parents happy. We are social animals and we do need to socialise even if we have to gipe up our own priorities to make a fine balance in life to make our surrounding happier.

This way you will be happy to see your parents happy, your friends will also get to know who your parents are and above all you will not be labelled lonly boy by your own parents.

Good luck and bring smile to your parent's face as they love you ansd care about you.