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A small problem, I'm twelve now, and I get sick just seeing him with my grandparents.

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A small problem, I'm twelve now, and I get sick just seeing him with my grandparents. By Anonymous | Published on December 18, 2024

If my parents created me, then my father was useless. Don't blame me for saying this, but it's true.

Before the age of six, I was normal. My father often took out photos and videos from that time to reminisce, but I would feel sick because in the photos I was kissing my father... After the age of six, my father and I had our first fight. There was no cause. He hit me with a hideous expression, trying to get me out of the house. He also said he didn't want me because I was "disobedient" and "unfilial" (which I wasn't, but he said it every day). I was so scared that I threatened to jump off a building. Instead, he got even more aggressive. I was determined to die, so that we would both lose.

...So when I was seven, he bought me kindergarten textbooks and a reading pen, plus The Book of Disciples and Twenty-Four Filial Exemplars, as if subtly telling me that I had become what he said I was... (I'm twelve now, and I feel sick when I see him and my grandparents.) No matter how much delicious food he gave me afterwards, or even bought me a new chair... I would never forgive him! I really don't know what to say (and don't blame me for being angry with my father).

Celia Celia A total of 6236 people have been helped

Hello, original poster.

Your father wants to control you. If you don't listen, he'll either beat you or scold you. You feel controlled and misunderstood. You feel angry and resentful towards your father. I understand because I had the same parents. I'm here for you.

I was also controlled, but I didn't rebel. My parents thought they could control me because they thought we belonged to them. So they had some control over us, rather than seeing us as independent.

Parents learn this style from their parents, so they don't know what's good or bad for their kids. They think kids belong to them and must obey them because they gave birth to them. This is a fixed belief, and there's nothing we can do to change it.

After studying psychology, I learned to accept my parents' parenting style. I also learned to refuse gently but firmly. The original poster can express their refusal directly, but in a gentle but firm manner. You can have an in-depth conversation with your father. Ask him why he must have his way or where you disobey him.

See yourself as an independent person. Talk to your father calmly, not emotionally. This won't make him compromise. It will backfire and make him more controlling.

I hope this helps.

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Beckett Martinez Beckett Martinez A total of 7378 people have been helped

The questioner is 12. If he's been subjected to verbal violence by his father since age 6, that's a big problem.

Where is the questioner's mother? The questioner only mentioned his father's violent behavior and dissatisfaction with his grandparents. What about his mother?

Does she live with the questioner? Is she nice to her? How is her relationship with her father?

How did Mom handle Dad's fight with OP?

The most important thing in a family is the relationship between husband and wife. This relationship affects how children feel, how they interact with others, and their outlook on life. It also affects their mental health and happiness.

If the father doesn't know how to raise the child and the father-son relationship is not good, but the mother can give the child love and attention, then the child's negative emotions can be relieved and the child can return to a balanced state.

What happened when the questioner was 6 that made the father treat him so differently? The questioner thinks the first argument was caused by something the questioner did. But it wasn't. The questioner doesn't know what caused it.

The father's communication skills are poor. He thinks his methods are effective with a 6-year-old. Perhaps he was treated this way when he was young. He doesn't understand the questioner's needs or how he wants to be spoken to.

The questioner is now 12 and has his own views. He can express himself well and describes his feelings clearly. If he can tell his father what he wants and how he wants to be spoken to, the relationship may improve.

Our experiences shape who we become. Children are lucky to have parents who are emotionally intelligent or willing to learn and grow. They can give their children unconditional love and help them grow up healthy and see a kind and open world.

If parents don't have the emotional intelligence to learn and don't want to, they can harm their children. There's nothing we can do about our parents, but we can learn to cope with them.

The questioner is only 12 but has already experienced a lot of trauma and caused a lot of harm. At the same time, at the age of 12, the questioner discovered that the problem was with the father, not with himself. I think this is great. In the future, focus on yourself, learn, live, and develop your psychology. Keep learning various skills to achieve independence in life and psychology.

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Eleanor Clark Eleanor Clark A total of 949 people have been helped

Hello, classmate. I don't think the father-son (or father-daughter) relationship is a big deal, especially if the father hits the child. You said this happened when you were six or seven, which is when people start to remember things. The fact that you remember it at twelve shows how much it hurt you.

Our traditions have stories of a son who was beaten with a stick, 24 acts of filial piety, and a father burying his son. As a teenager, you are disgusted by this. It shows how society has changed and how we protect ourselves. Which child would want to be buried alive by their parents?

You said he and his grandparents give you food and buy you chairs. This makes me confused. Traditional parenting says the father is the master and the son is the servant. The 24 Filial Exemplars of the ancient disciples' code doesn't mention giving children food, treating them well, or buying them new things. It says you should kneel all day to greet your elders.

I doubt he and his grandparents understand these books. You don't have to care about them. This is a minor problem.

Why did they scold, hit, and give you the book to read?

Maybe they think these books can make you a great teenager. To them, it's like buying a nice chair to eat and drink.

Can you see through it?

It's wrong for parents to hit and scold their children. It has a negative impact on their psychology. You know this from personal experience. Show them the book. There are scientific parenting books for parents in bookstores and online.

Ask your teacher for recommendations. People used to respect teachers and value their teachings. I believe your teacher and grandparents would like to hear what you have to say.

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Alexa Kane Growth is a continuous cycle of learning and unlearning.

I can't imagine how difficult and painful this must have been for you. It sounds like you've been through a lot, and it's understandable to feel angry and hurt.

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Jain Davis A teacher's influence is eternal; it can never be erased.

Your feelings are valid, and it's important to acknowledge them. No child should go through what you described. Seeking support from someone you trust might help you cope with these emotions.

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Vanessa Shaw The unexamined life is not worth living.

It's heartbreaking to hear about your experiences. Sometimes parents make mistakes, but that doesn't make it right. You deserve to be treated with love and respect.

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Gage Davis Learning is a dance of ideas and concepts.

What you're describing is deeply troubling. It might be beneficial to talk to a counselor or therapist who can provide professional guidance and support in processing these feelings.

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Ruby Love A well - read mind is like a well - stocked library, full of valuable resources.

It sounds like you've carried this pain for a long time. Finding a safe space to express yourself and being around people who understand and support you can be incredibly healing.

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