I am the victim of an unjust grounding, which has led to the confiscation of my beloved makeup collection, an emotional anchor for me. I never thought a day would come when I'd miss the feeling of the brush against my skin or the empowerment that a single swipe of lipgloss can provide. This essential part of my daily routine, something dearly cherished, was taken away due to a subjective decision of grounding. The psychological impacts are severe with symptoms akin to withdrawals experienced by addiction patients (National Institute of Drug Abuse, 2020).

I ask for your support because grounding, particularly in my case, seems an antiquated form of punishment and can negatively affect mental health (American Psychological Association, 2018). Grounding restricts freedom, inhibits personal growth and can hinder the development of essential coping mechanisms. A growing teenager, like me, needs space to learn from their mistakes and not oppressive scrutiny that grounding provides.

Let's join hands in understanding the emotional, psychological impacts of grounding and its potential power to disrupt healthy development. Sign this petition to advocate for my independence, for my right to have my makeup back, and to send a message that the emotional well-being of tweenager matters.