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No you're not wrong for how you feel!! Parents seem to be harder on their daughters than they are on their sons. (no it's not fair) At 19, you are old enough to make your own decisions and they should respect that!
Do you think parents have a right to shame their child for their choice in religion? *read description*
I am 19 years old and I haven't gone to church since I turned 18. My parents would constantly drag me to each session, forced me in the activities, and would say that I "need Jesus" in my life. When I turned 16, I identified myself as should but never told them that. They would shame me for not praying over my food, for not thanking God for the things he has provided and have been called the devil's daughter.
They never did this to my brothers. Today, on the way home my dad has asked if I would like to attend church with them on Sunday and I said no. They blew it out of proportion. My mom said that the devil has a grip on my soul, which is why I won't go. Ten minutes ago they were in their room discussing it further, saying how I'm unappreciative and that I'm old enough to want to learn about the Bible and Christianity. That I should be thankful for what I've been given.
I think it's wrong for them to try and continue forcing their religion down my throat, and disregarding the fact that it's just not something I'm into. It's making me resent them a little, because I should have a choice and shouldn't be shamed for it. Am I wrong in feeling this way?
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I think the fact that you’re 19 means they can’t force you to do anything. They can try all they want before that (and it looks like they did). But legally you’re an adult now. Which means you make your own decisions. The problem with what they did (IMO) is that they pushed so hard and were so extreme about it, that that is likely the very reason why you never got into it.
I'm probably biased because my mother was more physical about her disapproval of my lack of religion (she quite literally threw a bible at me over a disagreement). but I feel what they're doing isn't too bad. It's stuff you can just ignore and won't have to deal with anymore when you move out.
Ce
It was definitely irritating. and thank you 😊
ki
and this is random but i have been meaning to mention that i like your name 😓
ki
i would honestly have to fight someone for throwing a Bible at me 😂
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