Family Problems

[PhandomMember]

Lately I've been having issues with my family. My parents don't seem to understand my love for toys. My older sister is a hair stylist, and loves makeup and fashion. I'm totally ok with that, but they want me to be like her. But the thing is, I just want toys. Fashion isn't my thing. But they seem to think that there is something wrong with me. I've always loved toys, and now it's more of a collecting thing. I have tons of toys, and now they want me to get fashion stuff for Christmas. There is something about that that makes me cringe. I never use that kind of stuff, so it would be a waste of money. How do I explain to them that I enjoy collecting toys and that there's nothing wrong with it?:confused:

[Cadanance00]

Hang in there. Be who you are.

I assume you don't mean sexual toys. In that case there's absolutely nothing wrong with collecting anything of interest. You're not the only toy collector. Some of them go for a lot of money on ebay.

I prefer girls without makeup. Maybe I'm weird, but I know other guys like me so makeup isn't something that's absolutely necessary so I don't think there's something wrong with you for not wanting to wear it.

[LanaPole]

i think you should talk with your parents. everyone has different hobbies and preferences. its really not going to work if they force you to do something that you dont like

[EmilySmith]

Talk to your parents. seriously.
Why all girls should love fashion? your parents want to fit you for criterions which is wrong. It's weird for me to love toys to be honest, but you know what it's your life and they must respect you. Tell them, that let them be who you are and what you like. It's not that hard to don't like something, but respect and approve. For me example, I hate fashion, but I love aikido and things that isn't suitable for girls, my dad (real dad) doesn't like this but he respect my interest and lets me be who I am. So… talk to your parents and tell them that it's time for them to grow up :P

[PhandomMember]

Well, I have some bad news. Yesterday my older sister was playing with her one year old daughter in our 'playroom' and destroyed some stuff. For example, we had a Tardis model that took us months to build, and we found it destroyed. I also collect Breyer horses, which are not cheap. My favourite had a saddle and bridle on, and a piece of the bridle was missing. One of the stirrups on the saddle was also somehow removed. I talked to my mom, and she yelled at me for no reason. Everybody in my family knows that Breyer horses are very expensive and not for playing with. And my sister knows I'm a doctor who fan, and worked hard on the tardis. I feel that she isn't respecting our property and she thinks she can get away with it. We also found the room a mess, and my mom told ME to clean it up, when it wasn't my fault. My sister is 27. She should know better.

[KoolLou]

Lately I've been having issues with my family. My parents don't seem to understand my love for toys. My older sister is a hair stylist, and loves makeup and fashion. I'm totally ok with that, but they want me to be like her. But the thing is, I just want toys. Fashion isn't my thing. But they seem to think that there is something wrong with me. I've always loved toys, and now it's more of a collecting thing. I have tons of toys, and now they want me to get fashion stuff for Christmas. There is something about that that makes me cringe. I never use that kind of stuff, so it would be a waste of money. How do I explain to them that I enjoy collecting toys and that there's nothing wrong with it?:confused:

My parents don't like that all my friends are boys,they think being a girl its not normal to only have boys for friends, so I can relate. I'm at the point now where I just don't care what they think, I make my own decisions :)

[CupcakeLuv101]

Don't let people stand in your way of your interests. Just do what you enjoy. When you grow up, find a job that has something to do with toys or start a business, create toys, be successful. That will prove them wrong.