My sister is going away to college and I'm very happy for her. My parents are going to. The whole problem is that they are going to be away for my 16th birthday. My parents won't let me do anything or go anywhere while they are away. I feel traped and I feel like i should go somewhere because I never do anything for my birthday cause something always comes up. I just feel like I should have one happy Birthday. Now that I know that I can't go any where i 've been acting mean to everyone and I stay in my room all the time. I just want to know if I'm over reacting about how things are going cause after all this happens every birthday I have. Does anyone Know what I should Do ?????
2007-08-17 07:07:07 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
Oh that sucks. They are not taking your feelings into consideration at all. Is there anyone you can celebrate your birthday with?
2007-08-17 07:12:52 · answer #1 · answered by Alissa 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sending a child to college is a big stressful deal, and I know exactly how your folks feel right now. However you are only 16 once and that is a special birthday. Any chance you can talk to your sister and ask her to intercede for you? If nothing else, ask to go along, you can be helpful moving things into her dorm and that way your folks can arrange at least a birthday dinner out.
If not, then instead of hiding in your room, sit down and talk to them. Tell them just what you said her, leave out the dramatic effects, but tell them that this is your sweet 16 and while you know that they are busy with your sister, its your birthday and you are only 16 once. Ask them to please consider your feelings too.
You can't make them be any different than they are but no one should be left alone on their birthday especially their 16th. Perhaps you could have a sleep over with your grandmother or aunt being the chaperone.
2007-08-17 14:20:46 · answer #2 · answered by tjnstlouismo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's your 16th birthday you should be able to celebrate it - just don't focus on having it ON your birthday - maybe you could come to an agreement with your parents and celebrate it early. Your friends will have just as much fun if it's early (or late) as they would if it were on your birthday. I don't think you're "overreacting" but I do think you'd make more progress if you came out of your room, cheered up, and talk to your parents.
2007-08-17 14:14:49 · answer #3 · answered by Kimi Cabanna 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know3 how you feel at that age I never did anything for my birthdays either... I wasn't allowed. Your 16th birthday is a big one, I think that you should tell your parent how you feel it may be hard but you gotta get this off your chest because holding it in isn't healthy for anyone.
2007-08-17 14:15:33 · answer #4 · answered by KMB 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you're upset no one's giving you any attention. It's not always about you.Going to college is a BIG move and takes a lot of planning. I'm sure your parents didn't' forget your birthday, they're just rearranging their priorities.
Chill for a minute and you'll see things work themselves out.
happy b/day
2007-08-17 14:13:01 · answer #5 · answered by Art S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, you are not overreacting at all!! Everyone wants to feel special on their b-day!! And you shouldn't have to spend it alone with nothing to do!! Especially your 16th!! Sweet 16! Why don't you go with them? Hope you have a great b-day and you should mention to your parents how you feel.......I can't believe they aren't thinking about you!!
2007-08-17 14:18:13 · answer #6 · answered by Kathy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I havent had a "happy birthday" in six years...including this last one...but you cant treat everyone like crap. I love my mom to death and she has yet to buy me a gift! lol. there is more to life than your birthday and you will eventually get over it. so yes, you are throwing an infantile fit....and should make the most of things yourself.
2007-08-17 14:12:36 · answer #7 · answered by ???? 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Youneed to tell them how you feel without yelling. !6th b-day is a really big thing for a girl. Maybe hold off to do anything until they come back
2007-08-17 14:13:06 · answer #8 · answered by robin love 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
depending on how long they are going to go away you should see if you can stay with a friend and if that doesnt work see if you can envite a friend over for the day g2g sorry i couldnt help much!
2007-08-17 14:19:45 · answer #9 · answered by car-car 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it might be a supprise birthday party but probably not. if u hav relatives ask them if u could stay there so u and your friends could maybe hav a little bash
2007-08-17 14:13:34 · answer #10 · answered by smiley101 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋