Problem,My mom has problems with the books I read?

Question

I like to read Horror books for fun.Because people die
in them.My mom thinks its not healthy to read horror books .Because she thinks that I might plot to kill my
classmates and because of the killings and hurtings human in the book.By way the I don't have any friends. I like it that way because I hate society and humanity in general.So how can I conviced her horror books are good?

Ofcoarse I hate my humanity but other
then that I am ok

Answer 1

Well horror books can be entertaining, I personaly feel, based on your brief description of the way you approach life, that maybe you could benefit more by reading other types of books. Your love for books at all should be appriciated, because books force you to use your mind to create the story your reading...making your mind ultimately stronger. A workout for the brain if you will. Perhaps your hatred for humanity and society drove you to read these horror books. But try to imagine the bigger picture! Perhaps your early life led you to read these books so your mind would be worked out...SO that when the time comes in your life and you start wondering why we exist on this crazy planet in the first place...your mind will be strong enough because of all your reading, and you will be able to fully understand that which you do not understand right now. I too used to loath on societies "retardation" Until I read some of James Redfields books. You will find your path, and your mother will be a very important part of it.

Answer 2

There's nothing wrong with reading horror novels. That goes for violent movies, video games and all the other scapegoats out there as well. Explain to your mom that, from a psychological point of view, these things are, at worst, trigger mechanisms to people that are ALREADY mentally unstable, sociopathic or otherwise. Explain to her that horror novels are simply a distraction for you from all the bad in the world, because compared to what's going on in the book, the real world doesn't seem quite as terrible.

That said, I would suggest that you should maybe ask yourself a few hard questions, like why you feel the way you do about humanity. I have gone through periods in my life where I feel exactly the same, and it can be a terribly lonely thing to go through.

It's easy to lose faith in humanity when there is so much selfishness, greed and ugliness going on around us, and in all honesty, it very nearly drove me to making a very final decision. I was lucky though in that I've always wanted to know, so instead of making that decision I started learning: about religion, politics, psychology, science, and all the other things that make people tick. Of course, this didn't really give any solutions, but by getting to understand people and why they react how they do, it becomes a lot easier to forgive them, and yourself. Once you can get to that point, where you make peace with yourself and all you are, good and bad, you can start living your own life, and perhaps rise beyond those things.

Answer 3

I love to read too, and I remember being in your shoes-being bored with what's available but not being able to read the adult books. The truth is that the writing quality of many adult books is similar to that of many of the better quality teen books. The trick is to stay away from the "bubblegum books" the ones that are cute and simple, find the ones that are a little longer, and more serious. Often you can find books for teens written by authors that also write adult books, like James Patterson. I have to agree with your mom. Once you read something you can't unread it. And while you know there are people being abused, having those images in your mind and the words describing it and the thoughts just isn't as "exciting" as you may think it is. You haven't experienced enough life to really understand and put into context some of the things you will encounter in the more mature adult books (don't argue, it's true). The truth is, if you are willing to try, you can find plenty of well written, good quality, interesting books in the teen section of you library, even I still read some books in that section and I'm 21. You can even find some with the less pleasant subjects in them, handled in a slightly different way than an adult book would handle it, if you really think it is necessary to read that kind of thing now. But keep in mind, just because you can read it, doesn't mean you should...you have plenty of time to read books like that in a few years. If you are bored with what you are reading try reading books in a different genre than what you usually read.

Answer 4

um depends on how you take the horror books. i read horror books and what not, but i cant say i hated society and humanity. i was however more on the anti-social side. not a big fan of being in middle of attention didnt really care to have 1000 friends. i had my select group of friends and what not. its not harmful to you unless you take it in a more serious attitude where you think its ok to go around killing. *shrug* u might wanna see a therapist if your hateful towards humanity. reading those books probably just intenifies the feeling.

horror books and stuff have nothing intense behind them. i grew up watching horror movies. my first one was Childs Play when i was 3. im very far from being any kind of "serial killer" or anything. people who say otherwise only say it cause they dont like it.

Answer 5

I don't think your mom cares about the books you read. I think it's just a symptom (in her eyes) of a bigger problem. She's probably a little concerned about your lack of peer relationships and your general hatred of the world. It's something you should discuss with her. Maybe if you can explain to her why you have certain feelings, then she can see that books aren't that big of a deal. I read horror books. I love them. I don't know why. I have friends, I'm a graduate student, and I have a successful relationship. A person who reads horror books doesn't = a person who does bad things.

Answer 6

"I like to read Horror books for fun.Because people die
in them"

You like it when people die and don't like others because you hate most people. Hmmm.

This is the definition of a sociopath hon, you need mental help immediately. Nevermind the books, get help now!

Sociopath: Someone whose social behavior is extremely abnormal. Sociopaths are interested only in their personal needs and desires, without concern for the effects of their behavior on others.

Answer 7

in the jewish tradition and christian interpretation Violence is one of the most evil sins including abominations of homosexuality, that sodom and gomorah and tyee were destroyed.
I can guarantee to your MOTHER that living a life void of all horror does not delete the influence of terror in My life.
I feel sad to hear you dont have freinds, I had only 2 good freinds in school, and i betrayed them. But freindships are healthy for the mind and soul, thats why people who believe in Jesus go to church.
if some christians had there way we wouldnt have computers little alone horror genres.
but always remember Killing someone does not make things better and many people entertain themselves with honest fantacy.

Answer 8

Horror books are not good, and they do have evil spirits behind them. I was at a friends house one night and I felt something walk down the hall an evil presense and stand beside me. I took authority over it in Jesus name and it left. The next day I went down that hall and at the end of that hall where the evil presence came from was a room full of Steven King novels. I know what I am talking about.

Answer 9

Look her straight in the eye and say, "Mom, I know these books are fiction, and I enjoy reading them purely for fictions sake."

Answer 10

Tell her at least you are reading. You could be doing worse things example sex or drugs