I cant tell if i even matter anymore. I hate how my parents wont let me be with him… he means just so much to me and i cant date him because of his race. I feel so lost… he means the world to me. I have never really been the favorite child. The youngest is the favorite and all i am is just some teenager who is being yelled at all the time im the last to be thought about and yet i do everything…. what use am i?????
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You have a lot more purpose than you think… As a teenager, you’re in the stage of life where you’re gaining the education and life skills to eventually be independent… and eventually be in a position where you can make the decisions that you probably want to already make today.
The world is an imperfect place… and people will make decisions that make you mad. Use that as a learning experience… and use it as a guide for what NOT to do when you get your independence. In the meantime, study hard… High school will be over before you know it… and you’ll be starting a path on your own.
For the record, I am NOT defending a decision to not date someone because of his/her race. I think those decisions have no place in our society. But if you are a minor, your parents can greatly limit your movements. Like I said above, use it as a guide for when you get older. There are things called “best practices” in life… Some of the practices you see should be used… and some of the practices you see should be avoided at any cost.
In the meantime… Don’t give up… Stay on course… and always move forward.
Ah the rebellious age! Your parents aren’t very smart (or just too busy to think). Surely they must have heard of the “Romeo and Juliet” Effect: Psychological Reactance. I don’t even have kids or want kids and I’m not oblivious. Don’t do something permanently stupid just because you’re temporarily in love and upset. Keep fighting the good fight, go to college, and live an independent life (then do what you want). If you really desire freedom and praise from your parents then you have to earn it (because it’s worth it). Give a little to get a little.