A Dilemma.

[VelocityTH]

When I was 14 or 15 years old (I do not really remember), I came to the decision that I would cease “listening” to my parents, for the sole reason that it would be a bad idea to continue accepting every command and preference they had in mind. And the plan kind of worked; I became almost “independent” in terms of ideals and had my own perspective of things. As time went on, I kept on finding out “flaws” and things that made me angry regarding my parents. They did not respect my opinions; all they wanted was I to become one of their “puppets”. They insist in showing a love I do not have and keep on adding fuel to the fire. I stopped talking with them because I knew they were too ignorant to have a conversation. Today, I still depend on them to live, but I do not want that to happen anymore. I do not want to be part of this corrupted and twisted family; I want to start all over again and abandon the rusted trails of this doomed clan. However, there is something called “The Commandments” which forces me into something I do not really want to do. And that is when the dilemma appears. How can I surpass this predicament?
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PS.: I know it may sound childish at first, but believe me when I say it is not what you think it is.

 

[VelocityTH]

I almost forgot to mention that this is being held in my mind for quite a long time and has turned into one of the "elements" that influences my depression.

 

[orangeness365]

Well you're almost 18 years old, so you are probably going to get a high school diploma soon, right? Before you go off on your own you're going to need to be financially independent first. I suggest since you don't want to be dependent on them, then it would probably be a better idea to get an associate's degree from a community college and a job that pays more than minimum wage, so that you can support yourself. you can then save up money and get an undergraduate degree later, if you want to advance your career. That way you will only be dependent on your parents for a couple of more years instead of like ten.

 

[single eye]

You would have many more options available to you after serving in the military for a few years. This would free you from financial dependence of your parents, give you the opportunity to travel, and make you more marketable to prospective employers once your enlistment is over. It is not usually possible to go from being financially dependant on your parents to being self-supporting in one step, think process.