I recognize the "they might not be who they say they are" from people around. Of course... there are some types out there somewhere... but I think 19-20 year olds can differ between rapists and friends in a much more safe way than 9-year olds can.
Where do you live around? I don't know how the environment and everything is with you, but I live in a town in Norway where people generally are very nice to each other, and you can stay the whole night in the streets if you wanted, without getting in any trouble or such.
There should be some way to convince your parents to "let the bird out of the nest". It's only really basic things that they need to realize. What did they do at your age?
Do you have any siblings? My sister has helped me a lot to convince my parents of obvious things (especially my dad), but they still want me to go to bed in a structured and "healthy" time, with very few exceptions in the weekends. But I just push the limits now and then to make them realize I'm mature, and I know what's going on around me.
Try to have a real talk with your parents, and let them hear clearly and understand what you think and want. Might not be so easy, always (depending on how you and your parents are used to work together), but explain to them... the truth!
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