For my 17th birthday, me and my boyfriend are going down to a local church and giving blood, both my parents are heavily religious and do not agree with it.
We have our appointments and read all the leaflets ect and we are really up for it. I actually cannot wait to go because its something i have wanted to do for a while now, how can i make them undertsnad im not their little baby anymore and to not give me stick for helping other people who need blood?
2007-03-20 00:47:46 · 11 answers · asked by Rosa M 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
the main problem i have is i am in no way religious, i never have been or will be, i havent got on with my family because of it as well, i just want them to see i can be a good person, and not believe in religion.
2007-03-20 01:21:15 · update #1
You cant change their opinions- they are entitled to them.
But just remember that what youre doing is so fantastic, and will save someone elses life- if your parents think that its selfish of you to go ahead and do that, then you'll just have to put up with their moaning.
Well done
2007-03-20 00:52:18 · answer #1 · answered by Georgie 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Some times you just need to rebelll a little. I think if I was your parents daughter, they'd kill me -- if giving blood is the worst thing you're doing. Giving blood is a wonderful thing, and if you're also religious, just keep in mind that you're doing a really good deed, and you'll someday - in some way, be re-paid for your kindness..
To be honest, when you said that you're 17 and you and your boyfriend are...i was preparing myself to type "Just make sure you use protection" .. (please dont be offended by that, its just how most 17 year olds are).....You're parents are lucky to have a kid who cares so much about their feelings. If you can put up with their moaning about the situation, go for it - if YOU dont feel right doing it..maybe you can put it off a while (If i were you, i'd do it)
2007-03-20 01:01:15 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just tell them, politely of course, that it's your decision. They may have strong religious views but you want to save peoples lives. For every pint of blood you give you could be helping up to 6 people. I can't give now as I live in Spain and they won't take blood from anybody who lived in the UK during the CJD scare but I have given 27 times so that's potential 162 people I could have helped. I have undoubtable helped to save lives I'm very proud of that fact. You should be very proud too, don't let your parents very bigotted view put you off.
Don't argue with them, don't even discuss it will them, tell them that's what's happening and then if they start going on at you just politely excuse yourself and leave the room.
2007-03-20 01:03:35 · answer #3 · answered by gerrifriend 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, back in the days of long agowhen the bible was written, blood tests were not done so well. It was extremely dangerous to give or receive blood. Now that technologies have improved giving blood and receiving blood has become less harmful. More testing is being done to prevent blood from making others sick. Also clean needles are used on each person and it is much safer than it was then.
2007-03-20 00:55:43 · answer #4 · answered by pegasis 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Out of all the things to choose not to listen to your parents about, this is one of the best that you could choose. Many people can donate blood unfortunately less than 2% of those eligible do so. Both of my parents were donors and I myself am now a donor. While you are probably not going to change their minds, ask them to please respect your decision to perform a task that will help others without benefit to yourself. Isn't that what Jesus taught. To go out and Love and to do for others. Perhaps that explanation will help. If not, I hope that you will stick to you belief and go through with the donation as it is so very needed. Give your parents time and remember that they love you. Good luck and GOD bless.
2007-03-20 01:07:40 · answer #5 · answered by wezy53154 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
find out some information about how it can save lives, and also the safety measures they take to ensure that you are not at risk. Hopefully they will see that you are doing your bit to help, are not at risk, and support your decision. If not, you can at least ask for their respect having made a carefully considered decision to do something to help others as an adult
2007-03-20 00:53:13 · answer #6 · answered by emily_jane2379 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-27 00:22:47 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give them a "for instance.".......
Ask them if they'd like blood to be available, in the case you have a need for it....or would they just want you to pass away, knowing you could've been saved?
"God helps those that help themselves"......the gift may be returned to you one day.
2007-03-20 01:03:20 · answer #8 · answered by Bonnie Lynn 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good for you Rosa.. I would have thought that your parents religious beliefs would be all for saving people's lives
2007-03-20 01:01:56 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Religious opinions aside, you are doing a great and generous thing.
I don't want to advocate lying but why don't you just say you won't do it and that you and your BF are doing something else? This works with my mother (I'm33!!)
2007-03-20 00:57:29 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋