Today, I was lectured by my mother for staying out until 2 am because I went to a gig last night. I was told I was irresponsible and made to feel ashamed. Not only do I live on my own and pay my bills, but I'm almost 30. This is a regular occurrence. FML
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First of all, I'm a woman... Not a man. So I'm most definitely not a mama's boy. My mom lives near by and she's older. I am the youngest as well. It's easier to say "stand up to her" or "grow some balls" - I've tried that and trust me... It's not worth the fight that happens afterward. Thanks for listening though.
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KareBear7364 5
sigh, parenting... it never ends.
zandalee 20
Tell your Mother off. Parents, like children, need boundaries. You are an adult for the love of God!
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Comments (63)
doodlecloud 27
At this age, YDI. For ***** sake, just ignore her and walk away if she starts going off on one. She'll get the message eventually.
AshaaFerreira 22
There are other ways of telling your parents that your a grown up with out being disrespectful.....I'm just saying
doodlecloud 27
I'm assuming OP has already tried to talk to her about it but crazy people don't always respond to talking even if it is only love and protection that they're crazy on. In any case, shouting, insulting and swearing is disrespectful. Calmly walking away and not rising to the crazy is actually a pretty adult response in this situation, I'd say. And even then I bet some people would have trouble biting their tongue.
Bookie_Chick 2
grow some balls and tell your mother to back off. She's going to continue to rule your world like a tyrant if you don't stand up for yourself! You're 30!!! Act like it!!
tllom 11
Adult or not, she's still your mother and she worries. Can't stop that! ^_^
bjokline 7
Maybe it's time to fly from the nest, baby bird.
AlwayzCelly 13
Stand up to your parents, unless you want it to keep happening
Miss_Blaine 18
How would she know if you are out late if you live on your own?... That's kinda creepy OP.
rockydify 22
Just say "ok Mom" and give her a hug. Moms never grow up.
anni1999 7
Umm why are u still living at Home op??
BiggestTigger 2
Man up and tell her that is an inappropriate way to speak to a grown man. If you don't command respect don't expect to receive any.
hellryu 20
If you actually felt ashamed for this then I say you deserve it. Grow up and set some boundaries for your mother.