My family doesn't approve.

[lala47]

I don't know why but they just don't approve of my decisions. They don't like a lot of the music I listen to, the way I dress even though I'm fairly modest when dressing, they don't accept any opinions I have if they are different from theirs, even some of my friends they don't like because of some small thing they did when at a birthday party of mine years ago, the list goes on. I just wish they would understand to respect my individuality. :/

[Chris.]

I think parents are like this alot in the Teenage/young adult years. To be honest, you seem very mature - and I think its best to communicate either face-to-face or via letter to your parents and explain how you are having a hard time gaining acceptance from them, and you feel as if they don't approve of alot of things you do which makes you upset. Your best bet is to express all your feelings in a respectable/mature way and state your case. No person should feel that there family doesn't approve; in fact when things fail, and times are hard, the one place you should be able to go for support (no matter what) is your family.

Communicate is key here.



Best wishes,
Chris

[survivor16]

Chris pretty much said it all!
So I'm here to reinforce it more, haha. I love the idea of writing a letter if you dont feel comfortable talking about it to their face. I used to do that all the time, because sometimes I just couldn't get my words out. So whatever works for you, but I agree that you need to be heard.
I have noticed this in a lot of teen families, and it makes them feel odd or alone. But you can do something about it.

Good luck, I hope it goes well.
Shelby