Is it illegal for your parents to go through your room?
As long as there is no physical danger to them or to your house, what’s inside their room is simply none of your business. Unless you want them to get the idea that they can snoop in your things, and enter your room any time they want, stop what you’re doing.
Is it OK for your parents to search your room?
As your parents, they can do pretty much anything. However, searching your room without telling you is quite disrespectful. Talk to your parents. If they deny having searched your room, comment about how you are missing your notebook (or whatever it is you’re missing) and see if they magically reappear.
Is it illegal for your parents to take your stuff?
The facts: It is 100\% legal to take away a minor’s possessions and/or control their use if you are the parent/guardian. Technically, said possessions belong to the parent/guardian, NOT the child. Once they reach the age of eighteen, it is NO LONGER legal to confiscate their property.
Is it OK to search teens room?
If your child finds out you’ve searched their room, yes, you will lose their trust, and he or she may go to greater lengths to keep secrets. So don’t tell them. And don’t bring up anything else you discovered if it’s not directly related to safety!
Can my parents take my phone if I paid for it?
Absolutely, yes. Long answer: As long as you are a minor, your parents are responsible for you. This includes your behavior, your appearance, and your belongings. So yes, they can take away anything at any time, whether you paid for it or not.
Can You Sue Your parents for breaking your stuff?
If you are an adult, and your parents broke something, yes, you can sue them.
Can I sue my parents for invasion of privacy?
You can also sue another person if he or she acts in a manner that’s an invasion of your privacy. Both invasion of privacy and emotional distress claims have high hurdles a plaintiff must clear in order to be successful in his or her case.