O.K. I'm 18, I still live with my parents, I work as a night guard at a youth correctional facility, They allow the night guards to bring in videogames & whatever, to keep us awake. The problem is my parents have limited my video games, they say that video games are a waste of time, and they will ruin my future. Well, I went behind there backs and bought a DS-lite & several games. Weeks later someone (probably a relative) tells my parents that I've been playing videogames at work. My parents go through my backpack and confiscated all my DS-lite stuff, and my mom tears up and throws away two years worth of Nintendo Power Magazines, and videogame posters.
Normally I'd just move out and get my DS-lite stuff back but, first my truck is out of state in a shop (being painted) & its taking like an extra week, so I have to borrow my parents trucks, Next, I don't make a whole lot of money ($8 an hr) and I live in a small town so there's not a lot of affordable places to rent? What should I do
2007-12-28 10:27:28 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
You should talk to your parents. Explain to them that even though they may not like video games you do. That you play them at work not in there house. I would also tell then that that stuff is expensive and since it was bought with you money that you worked for they really should return it. After all its not illegal to have video games and to play them. Next I would work on getting a better job or a second one and get out of there.
2007-12-28 10:34:59 · answer #1 · answered by love my life 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Man, I know how hard this can be, but right now you are in a position where you kinda have to suck it up and take it. I would save every penny and just wait it out. I know, it really sucks and you can't be "you". Unfortunatley, they do pay the bills and provide the roof over your head. Remember, in their minds this is the right way of doing things. Just because you don't agree doens't mean the should change their way of thinking. I really would save save save and plan to move out as soon as you can. Once you are out on your own you can do whatever you want. Have you thought of getting a roomate? Sometimes that is the easiest way of getting out of a bad situation. Hope this has been of some help. Keep your head up. It will all work out! =)
Good luck!
2007-12-28 18:35:29 · answer #2 · answered by jesicat44 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should definately talk to your parents about it. tell them you like your job, and you want to stay awake, & video games really help. & that your 18 and you can make your own decisions once in a while. and if that doesnt work, find other things to do to keep you awake. like iPods or cellphones or something. haha. i just think the best thing to do is to talk to them =)
2007-12-28 18:55:54 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋