ive tried asking to let me fish with a freind and them leave us there and come pick us up when we call and say were done, and they just say they dont feel like taking us. that really makes me mad seeing as we only have a 10 min drive to some good fishing. and then when they take me they complain that they have to go to the bathroom and they dont want to leave me there for 20 min alone.
i think i can handle myself, im a hair under 15, i carry a knife, and the fishing i would do is on base with MPs going around all the time.
As a parent, I can understand their concern. Try to understand that even if they trust you, they might not trust other people.

As for carrying a knife, understand that the knife is simply a tool, and means nothing without the ability, and willingness to use it. Also, that using a knife on another person is a horrible thing. It's up close and ugly.

Respectfully,

Dave Fulton