family

Between school, swimming, and water polo, I've become very stressed. I have very little patience and I often lash out at my family. If I saw someone else treating their parents the way I treat mine, I would immediately judge them and categorize them as an asshole. All the same, I guess I just feel like I can't just swallow my pride and treat them with patience because I don't feel like they can relate to my life.

My parents are both immigrants from China and they don't know anything about being a teenager in modern-day America. I know I should cut them some slack but on the other hand they piss me off almost every time I talk to them. I probably sound like a spoiled little brat but these are just my thoughts. I just wish that my parents would be a little more understanding of me and my problems. The reason I don't like talking to them is because I really don't want to have to explain everything to them.

For example, if I were to want any tattoos or any more piercings, they would immediately refuse. They think that others would judge me and they would judge THEM, which is a complete myth. They think that piercings and tattoos are a sign of rebellion and is a sign of a beginning of my life going down a bad road, but I consider them to be body art. Piercings and tattoos are a form of art, and art is an expression of one's self. Certain unique tattoos are beautiful, but I guess they are despicable in some people's eyes.

But basically, I cannot relate to my parents whatsoever so I just give up when they try to talk to me. I know it's bad but I don't even care anymore. I'm just counting down the days til I can get away from them.