Today, as always, I'm not allowed to like anything, be it a food, type of music, TV show, book, video game, or even a color, without my parents asking me to explain why I like it. FML
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Fall
Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, just like almost every other day, my mom goes onto the computer and scolds me for what I watch on YouTube, even when the videos aren't that graphic. Today she scolded me because she found out that I'd watched videos related to the Max Headroom signal intrusion back in '87. Why can't I just watch what I want? FML
Today, my parents told me off for reading, as opposed to watching TV like the rest of the family, because it was "anti-social". FML
Today, I love my parents, but I'm culturally obliged to support them. However, I always feel sad because I can't purchase and pursue what I want, because my finances will suffer. I feel like I cannot enjoy my life to the fullest. They think I have money all the time. FML
Today, my parents yet again spent over ten minutes discussing and joking about something minor about me, in this case my preference for Pepper Jack cheese over American. They've done this my whole life, and refuse to understand why I suffer from such crippling self-consciousness. FML
Today, my parents confiscated my iPod, because the parents' group they go to came to the conclusion that music is a gateway to anti-social behavior. FML
Today, and every time I want to try something new, my dad starts pointing out why it’s a stupid idea, or how it will obviously go wrong, and gets himself so worked up that in the end he’s just shouting at me while I cower, yet it also makes him mad when I just sit in my room with no hobbies. FML
Today, despite the fact that I'm 20 years-old, my parents never allow me to go out and have fun with my friends, under the pretext that I'm a girl. I'm stuck at house all year long, I only go out to the college they forced me to study at, and they decide everything about me. I’m tired. FML
Today, apparently, I can't have a bad day. After school, mom asked me if I'd had a good day. I told her no. Without asking, she went on a tirade about how unsociable I am and how poor my attitude is. I was harassed all day by my classmates because I don't wear expensive brand name clothes like they do. FML
Today, I can't share most of the great things going on in my life with my family, because they will respond with lectures about indulging, or doubt about what is going on, and will refuse to continue talking, or say I am wrong when I speak the verifiable truth. I hate putting my family on information diets. FML
Today, my parents screamed at me for being diagnosed as depressed, because I’m not allowed to be depressed, because me being depressed makes them look like bad parents who couldn’t raise a happy, normal child, so I have to be happy or I’ll be punished. FML
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Chazzster 32
Having once been a teen and then much later having raised teenagers, I think I understand what is going on. The teenage years in most cases are when the child starts developing independence from the core family unit. That’s normal. But parents want to still get along with their children and understand what’s going on in their lives. Sometimes the more teens pull away from the family the harder the parents try to keep the connection going. Just making conversation can sometimes become awkward. Keeping it a two way conversation involves asking questions if the other person isn’t volunteering any information or their thoughts. And if the parents are either critical or just want more details it can become painful and frustrating for everyone. There is a way around this tension OP - Just speak up and tell your parents a bit about your day, your plans, and your thoughts. You don’t have to tell everything you think, but tell enough so your parents feel like they are still included in your life. Find some activities that you can enjoy with the family on a regular basis - maybe a family favorite TV show, whatever… Remember this - the only person any of us can change is ourselves. Instead of demanding the other person or persons change, make some minor changes in your behavior to get along within the family. You should find that these minor changes will be reciprocated by your parents by letting them be a bit less intrusive if you are volunteering a bit more information.
cuz803 46
Give them a taste of their own medicine. When you see them enjoying something, ask them why they're enjoying it. See how it makes them feel cause nitpicking everything you like is a complete nuisance.
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westoz 24
Sooo you don’t like them trying to have a conversation with you?
raven_of_azarath 35
Have you ever had to explain why you like a color?
Thaylok 17
They are working to help you develop your reasoning skills. That helps you understand why you do the things you do. Those reasoning skills, in turn, help develop your critical thinking ability.
raven_of_azarath 35
Yeah, I don’t think that’s what’s going on here. Unless both parents are either psychologists or teachers. I don’t think parents think about building critical thinking skills.
cuz803 46
Give them a taste of their own medicine. When you see them enjoying something, ask them why they're enjoying it. See how it makes them feel cause nitpicking everything you like is a complete nuisance.
Chazzster 32
Having once been a teen and then much later having raised teenagers, I think I understand what is going on. The teenage years in most cases are when the child starts developing independence from the core family unit. That’s normal. But parents want to still get along with their children and understand what’s going on in their lives. Sometimes the more teens pull away from the family the harder the parents try to keep the connection going. Just making conversation can sometimes become awkward. Keeping it a two way conversation involves asking questions if the other person isn’t volunteering any information or their thoughts. And if the parents are either critical or just want more details it can become painful and frustrating for everyone. There is a way around this tension OP - Just speak up and tell your parents a bit about your day, your plans, and your thoughts. You don’t have to tell everything you think, but tell enough so your parents feel like they are still included in your life. Find some activities that you can enjoy with the family on a regular basis - maybe a family favorite TV show, whatever… Remember this - the only person any of us can change is ourselves. Instead of demanding the other person or persons change, make some minor changes in your behavior to get along within the family. You should find that these minor changes will be reciprocated by your parents by letting them be a bit less intrusive if you are volunteering a bit more information.
DarkAngelsBlade 25
Are they psychologists? I hope not, they'd be shit at their job.