First of all, be careful when making friends. My personal opinion put forward by your parents is a little unacceptable. Both men and women, locals from other places and rural cities, you all have friends who hit it off. Of course, we must be friends with three views of positive sunshine. You can tell your parents with your own ideas and make them believe that you are an independent individual and don't depend on anyone. Parents should respect you, and you should also respect your parents and talk to them. Simply catering will only make you have no independent personality. I hope this helps.