Advise from a Youth Counselor
Foo,
As I understand it you are 15 years old and are having difficulty with your family setting limits. Well, I have been a Youth Counselor for the last 9 years and have delt with many teenagers who have this same problem. I have one important message for you. You better thank your lucky stars that you come from a family where both parents, who are still together, actually care about their son's life. I don't have all the details of your situation but until you are of legal age and can financially take care of yourself, you will have to live by your parents rules. I have worked with kids whose parents are divorced, have serious drug and alcohol problems or are incarcerated. The kids that I work with struggle on a daily basis with issues ranging from self esteem, authority and/or addictions problems. I have seen alot. And I have seen many come and go (Go meaning death). As a Paintball player I understand your disappointment, but as a counselor don't let something so trivial cause friction between you and your parents. Have you tried to negotiate additional paintball days by either improving your grades, extra chores, or any other additional responsibilities? Because I know just how expensive a game of paintball can be.
If there are other underlying issues that you don't want to or can't talk about, I suggest you and your folks seek assistance.
As for the two AO members, RAV3N_PA1NTBAll and The Patriot, take this one peice of free advise.....Quit giving out such ludicrous advise and ideas that can cause a permanent rift in a family. Don't drag down people with such garbage.
GADGET68
(Jess)
Foo,
As I understand it you are 15 years old and are having difficulty with your family setting limits. Well, I have been a Youth Counselor for the last 9 years and have delt with many teenagers who have this same problem. I have one important message for you. You better thank your lucky stars that you come from a family where both parents, who are still together, actually care about their son's life. I don't have all the details of your situation but until you are of legal age and can financially take care of yourself, you will have to live by your parents rules. I have worked with kids whose parents are divorced, have serious drug and alcohol problems or are incarcerated. The kids that I work with struggle on a daily basis with issues ranging from self esteem, authority and/or addictions problems. I have seen alot. And I have seen many come and go (Go meaning death). As a Paintball player I understand your disappointment, but as a counselor don't let something so trivial cause friction between you and your parents. Have you tried to negotiate additional paintball days by either improving your grades, extra chores, or any other additional responsibilities? Because I know just how expensive a game of paintball can be.
If there are other underlying issues that you don't want to or can't talk about, I suggest you and your folks seek assistance.
As for the two AO members, RAV3N_PA1NTBAll and The Patriot, take this one peice of free advise.....Quit giving out such ludicrous advise and ideas that can cause a permanent rift in a family. Don't drag down people with such garbage.
GADGET68
(Jess)
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