Help!! My parents are planning on getting rid of anything Japanese in the house!!!

[DaisukeKigurou]

For many years I have been interested in the Japanese culture. But my parents are planning on taking that away. Why? because they think America is the greatest country that ever stepped foot on the planet. They think it's the coolest thing since the computer. For quite sometime my mom would let me do my own thing. Now she thinks it's high time to get me to get rid of my passion. BOTH my parents even have the decentcy (sp) to call me a racist because I think the Japanese are cool. They even said that America is the center of the world and is a utopia.

Okay.... is this crap or what? I would love to live in Japan and stuff but do you REALLY think this is correct? No all countries have their problems but IMHO I think that our country in these recent years has the most. Is it okay to force such opinions as "America is the greatest thing since the computer?". I think not. I even said I thought the shinto religion was interesting but had no interest in becoming one. I like Japanese history. But my parents think I am going to become apart of what they call "a cult". My dad especially thinks that the shinto religion is a "cult". He even stated that in his house EVERYONE must be christian. I am SO getting tired of being told that AMERICANS are the ultimate race. And that everyother race must kiss our feet.

And that other countries are the worst of the worst. Also that every country is NOT free and are controlled down to what they wear.


If I said this before I'm sorry, they said they wont even let me visit or live in the country once I move out. They REALLY think they can controll how I spend my money? to them XD

[burkhartdesu]

Maybe you've made your unhealthy obsession with Japan too obvious, and they are doing it for your own mental well-being.


But your parents, they are warped by their Christian guilt and have no idea what the World is like.

[MMM]

Once you are 18 and out, who cares what they think?

[DaisukeKigurou]

[Read the bottom selected- I am sorry that I'm doing bad on this forum, I'm too stressed out at the moment TT___TT

[DaisukeKigurou]

Yeah it's that but what should I do?

Originally Posted by MMM

Once you are 18 and out, who cares what they think?

I am 18 and still in school! I really feel cornered!!

[MMM]

What can we do?

[solemnclockwork]

Originally Posted by DaisukeKigurou

For many years I have been interested in the Japanese culture. But my parents are planning on taking that away. Why? because they think America is the greatest country that ever stepped foot on the planet. They think it's the coolest thing since the computer. For quite sometime my mom would let me do my own thing. Now she thinks it's high time to get me to get rid of my passion. BOTH my parents even have the decentcy (sp) to call me a racist because I think the Japanese are cool. They even said that America is the center of the world and is a utopia.

Okay.... is this crap or what? I would love to live in Japan and stuff but do you REALLY think this is correct? No all countries have their problems but IMHO I think that our country in these recent years has the most. Is it okay to force such opinions as "America is the greatest thing since the computer?". I think not. I even said I thought the shinto religion was interesting but had no interest in becoming one. I like Japanese history. But my parents think I am going to become apart of what they call "a cult". My dad especially thinks that the shinto religion is a "cult". He even stated that in his house EVERYONE must be christian. I am SO getting tired of being told that AMERICANS are the ultimate race. And that everyother race must kiss our feet.

And that other countries are the worst of the worst. Also that every country is NOT free and are controlled down to what they wear.


If I said this before I'm sorry, they said they wont even let me visit or live in the country once I move out. They REALLY think they can controll how I spend my money? to them XD

Once your 18 you have control over your own life (not completely in legal terms but you get the idea).

You will not find another country that will offer the freedom and opportunity that America has. I wouldn't think past your parents having a good amount of patriotism in there blood. In the sense your parents probably want the best for you, and this is a foreign idea to them and they might be "scared" (you should get the meaning.)

I would say the most easy and arguably best solution is to obey your parents until you can stand up finical and move out with goals, then make your intention known to them. then it would be in there "ball court" to decide how to take it. They still act the same, don't hate them for it, though.

Originally Posted by burkhartdesu

But your parents, they are warped by their Christian guilt and have no idea what the World is like.

You know better. There are such things as missionaries.

That said, I would also point out your dad saying you must be a Christian is in no way making you a Christian. Same principle applies for the most religions.

[DaisukeKigurou]

Give me adivise.... I really need it.

[MMM]

Originally Posted by DaisukeKigurou

Give me adivise.... I really need it.

Bite your tongue. Say "yes sir" and be patient until you can move out.

[DaisukeKigurou]

That's what I do already.