Parents

[Ridinandreptiles]

Well this is the only place I know to vent. For about 3 years I've been forced by my parents to go to a youth group in which I aimlessly sit there in peer off in the distance thinking about snakes and racing and all the school work I have to do at 8 when I get home. If I refuse to go they will take away my snakes and quads all of which I have paid for. I'm not in to religious stuff and they say that have to do what's good for me by exposing me to god. They want me to believe what they do! Ugh I'm so mad an just need to vent

[KTyne]

Maybe you should talk to your parents and tell them that they can`t force you to have the same religious views as them and maybe bring up another activity that you could do instead of youth group?

[Ridinandreptiles]

I breed snakes and race instead!

[katiekat]

Depending on your age, you might have to deal with this regardless. When I still lived at home my snakes were taken away from me when I decided vent through email and and my step dad didn't like what I had written to a personal friend.. but thats another story either way you'll have to deal with it till your old enough to support yourself or till you have discussed an alternative that they would approve of. Make a compromise or tough it out as best as possible, introduce the youth group people to herps, you never know who will meet and may bring other people into your hobbies while still satisfying your parents.

[Ridinandreptiles]

Depending on your age, you might have to deal with this regardless. When I still lived at home my snakes were taken away from me when I decided vent through email and and my step dad didn't like what I had written to a personal friend.. but thats another story either way you'll have to deal with it till your old enough to support yourself or till you have discussed an alternative that they would approve of. Make a compromise or tough it out as best as possible, introduce the youth group people to herps, you never know who will meet and may bring other people into your hobbies while still satisfying your parents.

They know about my quads and herps and they think its awesome, the kids are really cools but its just not my thing btw I only have a year till freedom I'm just fed up

[BleedingOrange36]

How often do you go to the group? If its everyday, I would say how it is interfering with your school work. If its once a week suck it up, it could be worse. Atleast they are trying to instill something positive, even though you don't feel the same way. You could have parents that don't care.....

[Argentra]

First, I must say *comfort*! That is an awful, reprehensible thing for them to do. People always wonder why non-believers are 'angry'...well that's it right there - believers Forcing their beliefs on others, especially their own children. Grr...

Ok, I saw your DOB and you're almost 18. Once you are, they have less power over your life. I say less rather than none because apparently you still live with them. So, sit down and have a serious talk with them. Let them know that you don't like what they're doing and that they cannot force their beliefs on you. Then, possibly try to come up with other activities you can do to show them you aren't 'some hooligan'.
Also, you can let them know that their 'threat' doesn't hold water as YOU bought and paid for those snakes and YOU care for them. If they tried to do anything to them, it would be stealing. Especially once you're 18.

Stand up for yourself and be strong! You have friends and support.

[Mike41793]

If i say what i really want to here ill get an infraction. Curse my sense of humor.

[ewaldrep]

Vent away my friend, since you only have a year until freedom just do what you have to do until you are free do to what you want on your own terms. I am not religious myself but I would deal with it for my snakes and quad! It won't last forever and you have the right idea and that is trying to find a way to manage your frustration with the situation that won't likely cause major disruptions or problems with your parents. It sounds like they care about you and are trying to do what they think is right for you and that is kind of nice, even if it might be somewhat misguided in how they are going about it. Good luck!

[The Serpent Merchant]

If i say what i really want to here ill get an infraction. Curse my sense of humor.

I've been avoiding posting on this thread for the very same reason lol.