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Subject: My parents just don't understand me.

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at 15? why don't you concentrate on school or pick a hobby that doesn't involve social interaction?

+ tell you'r parents that they are being stupid. They can't really force you to do either one of those...

  • 12.07.2012 1:30 AM PDT

If you can read this, that means I'm not a Shaolin monk...

yet.

You gotta make an effort to stop being anti-social. Life is actually cool when you don't fear human contact op

  • 12.07.2012 2:38 AM PDT

Posted by: eggsalad
The more I say Chang the more asian it sounds.

Back then I was a weak little stick and was socially unfit due to my quiet nature. They told me I was gonna be a complete nobody.

This year I've made friends, became captain of shooting, and became a popular icon at school. Just like that, I made something of myself.

Sometimes change just happens. You just gotta know when to start.

  • 12.07.2012 2:58 AM PDT


Posted by: TheGreenAlloy
You gotta make an effort to stop being anti-social. Life is actually cool when you don't fear human contact op


I here drugs and gangs are cool too. That is about as social as someone can get.

  • 12.07.2012 3:24 AM PDT


Posted by: McNut117
I apologize for the cliche and nonsensical title, but I figured it would grab your attention. If you're reading this, I'll assume I've succeeded.

Let's just cut to the chase - my parents are naturally highly social and athletic people. They have a large group of friends, and leave the me the household most days of the week.

I, by contrast, am their polar opposite. Like many others on the Flood, I am rather shy, avoidant, and introverted. I prefer a small, close group of friends and need much time alone to "recharge" so to speak.

Ever since I was born, sports have been forced upon me. You name it - I've played it. They've given into my constant protests, and at this point it's come down to curling, which I have reluctantly played for the past 5 years.

As I have reached the age of 15, they've given me an ultimatum. Either pick up more sports and come out of my shell, or get a job. As I mentioned before, I am highly anti-social and avoidant, and thus find it difficult to pick up either of these. Not to mention I'm undoubtedly unwilling. I definitely don't enjoy sports, and to be frank, I really don't want to grow up. Anone can admit life is hard, and getting a job and accepting that reality is the first step. It may seem naive, but this is how I feel.

There is a large amount of tension between the both of us, and I'm being pressured quickly into a decision, and be extension out of my "cave", as my parents would call it.

wat do flud?


I'm pretty sure that this would be a sufficient conversation to have with your parents.

  • 12.07.2012 3:31 AM PDT

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A job will help you out. It allows you to interact with others while making money. However getting a job at 15 is very difficult. I'm 18 and have been trying very hard the past year and half with no luck. Cause your basically competing with experienced adults, and employers don't have many reasons to take you over them.

  • 12.07.2012 3:34 AM PDT

Sgt A.J Johnson=Grunts>Spartans>Elites>Hunters>

Stop being so anti social. Life will be better. I know this from experience.

  • 12.07.2012 3:39 AM PDT

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Your parents are just trying to make you into a more approachable and successful person.

  • 12.07.2012 3:42 AM PDT

In memory of those fallen in the defense of Earth and her colonies.

March 3, 2553


Posted by: DarkVader9494
A job will help you out. It allows you to interact with others while making money. However getting a job at 15 is very difficult. I'm 18 and have been trying very hard the past year and half with no luck. Cause your basically competing with experienced adults, and employers don't have many reasons to take you over them.


Yep. I worked with friends parents, and my own parents first because I could learn in an environment where I would feel less pressured.

At this point in time it's basically that meme....

"I need a job that requires 3-4 years of work experience. But I can't get a job because I don't have 3-4 years work experience".

  • 12.07.2012 3:45 AM PDT
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Now that you've taken the time to look at my sig, I actually regret not providing you with something more worthwhile.

OP, you just sound like a self entitled, lazy little -blam!-.

My advice is to stop being a self entitled, lazy little -blam!-.

  • 12.07.2012 4:32 AM PDT

Remember those times when we all had something better to be doing, but didn't do it? Those were good times. Gooood times

I recommend a job.

Trust me, explaining your reasoning to them just gets you yelled at.

  • 12.07.2012 4:33 AM PDT
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Posted by: TheGreenAlloy
You gotta make an effort to stop being anti-social. Life is actually cool when you don't fear human contact op

Life is cool this way too.

  • 12.07.2012 4:35 AM PDT

Posted by: Recon Number 54
Life is a journey, if you spend all of it with your nose in your map, you may miss some of the best parts.


Posted by: Viper Skills
Your situation is actually quite common, OP. You have to understand that as your parents they are only wanting what is best for you. Being highly social themselves it may be difficult for them to understand someone who is not.

Having said that, they seem to have started to understand but are fearful of you becoming so shy to the point it becomes a problem. In their eyes, getting a job is a good way to go about that. It will help you ease into the professional world while at the same time sharpen your social skills.

If I were you, I'd go with the job but look for a job with minimal social interaction. Admittedly, this may be difficult at your age with most job openings for you being in the food industry.

Or you could compromise with them and instead of joining a sports team why not join some kind of club you are interested in at school? The goal for them seems to be you socializing.

Personally, I think you would enjoy a job once you start reaping the benefits of a pay check. Living with your parents has massive benefits one of which is the lack of a need to pay for really anything at all. You could spend the money on anything you want, really.

  • 12.07.2012 4:45 AM PDT

Do everyone a favor, get some intelligence, grow a set, bust a nut, and shut the fu­ck up.
Posted by: Anto91
you're retared for not knowing inside jokes
retard

>stop -blam!-ing
>turn 18
>leave home
>live your life

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Posted by: ABotelho
I'd get a job. You'll work on being social and you'll earn money.

Do this. But if you REALLY don't want to do a job. Do weightlifting. You don't have to be social with anyone, other than your coach. You just lift, and be a boss.

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  • 12.07.2012 5:21 AM PDT

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Well in high school, if I wasn't playing sports like rugby or hockey....I was working, so it doesn't seem too unreasonable. Just look at it this way, if you go into either a team sport or work environment with a positive attitude and an open mind, there's a better chance than not that you'll meet someone you get along with.

This isn't to mention all the positives that can come from doing these things. If you're thinking about going to college, you can reference playing intramural or school sports, or work experience as extracurricular activities or out of school activities. Colleges love to see students who are involved socially.

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  • 12.07.2012 5:26 AM PDT

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Posted by: DatDudeBV
Just play a damn sport. You'll enjoy it
Are you being serious right now?
Allow me to quote the OP.
Posted by: McNut117
Ever since I was born, sports have been forced upon me. You name it - I've played it. They've given into my constant protests, and at this point it's come down to curling, which I have reluctantly played for the past 5 years

As I have reached the age of 15, they've given me an ultimatum. Either pick up more sports and come out of my shell, or get a job.
He obviously doesn't enjoy sports.

OP, just get a job. You might as well earn some money doing something you dislike.

  • 12.07.2012 6:37 AM PDT

RIP Logan ~B.B.

Whether you like people or not doesn't change the fact that you will need to get used to some responsibility and need money to live. I've had a job since I was 15. It was nice to actually have my own money as a teenager. I'd have felt bad having to leech of my parents for everything.


  • 12.07.2012 6:57 AM PDT

Getting a job will develop your sociability. I've never been very good at sports; I dabbled a bit in Rugby, but I wasn't very good at handling the ball. As such, I was really inactive until 16, when I decided to start going to gym.

But yeah, get a job for now. And if you don't like sports, join the gym. At least then you can tell your parents you are getting exercise, and then get ripped.

  • 12.07.2012 7:40 AM PDT
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Sorry, I laughed out loud when I saw curling and then couldn't be bothered to continue reading.

  • 12.07.2012 7:43 AM PDT

I'm not mean. I don't troll. I like The Flood.
~08/08/2000~ I'm 11 right now. Please don't let this convey an immature image of me.

Run away.

  • 12.07.2012 7:54 AM PDT