Sick and Tired

[Champion Jared 14]

I know there may have been some threads on this, but I just got to get this off my mind now. My father and brother are constantly making me upset just because I like pokémon. I'm 15 years old, and my dad said that I was not mature for liking it. My dad's 59, so he thiks he knows everything, he also said that since I like pokémon, I should prepare to have a security guard job as a career. Anyone else face problems like this?

 

[Chilled2m7]

I supposed he's just concerned for you. But to be honest, he's going about it the completely wrong way. Pokemon is a VIDEO GAME that is meant to be enjoyed by all ages. Its not like your still playing with a pacifier or something.
That might be just a bit more concerning.
I hope to God that I will still retain some of the funloving, innocent kid in me for the rest of my life. I would hate to grow up and dislike things simply because it's not "appropriate" for my age group.

 

[Fox]

I don't know how effective it will be, but perhaps you could show your dad the users of this forum, and their ages. Especially when it comes to the Staff. Most of us have our ages in our profiles.

Liking something is just personal preference. It shouldn't change your maturity, nor should it change how you're respected. Sure people may make jokes at you, but that's their opinion.

IMO, Pokemon is a form of entertainment, and there's nothing wrong with being amused or entertained by it. Like someone mentioned in another thread before, mature adults love to go to Disneyland and see Disney related things. What's so different from that to Pokemon?

 

[Champion Jared 14]

Yes, I understand. But, my dad doesn't care. He thinks we don't get along well and it's not entirely my fault. He thinks that I should stop liking pokemon and like anything he likes. But whenever we start talking, it becomes a fierce argument, and that's why I don't talk to him much. My brother also takes his side in it too, saying that I need to grow up. My brother said that all the bad relationships in the family are all my fault. I'm not a bad person.

 

[Encyclopika]

^It was probably because of that rush for Pokemon in '99. How I miss those days.
I don't get too bullied from my parents, though I get it from my twin sister - which i really couldn't care less. My parents see that it doesn't really effect me in terms of my maturity - my lack of maturity comes from my dad's side (we're just all insane). They see though, that because of Pokemon, my skills as an artist and writer have sky rocketed, so they leave me alone about it.
Your dad shouldn't do that to you though. It's being completely biased without finding out what it's all about. The truth is, I know more Pokemon fans my age and over than I know fans for the "appropriate" age. Like any RPG, Pokemon is fun and entertaining...and putting older kids down just because they like it too makes no sense. I guess we should all start bagging on those who play Mario or go to Disney and are above 9. *rolls eyes* Yeah we should all conform...>.> /sarcastic

Yes, I understand. But, my dad doesn't care. He thinks we don't get along well and it's not entirely my fault. He thinks that I should stop liking pokemon and like anything he likes. But whenever we start talking, it becomes a fierce argument, and that's why I don't talk to him much. My brother also takes his side in it too, saying that I need to grow up. My brother said that all the bad relationships in the family are all my fault. I'm not a bad person

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It's one of those evil tricks to get you to feel bad and do what they say. Don't do it...you just show they won. If they want a loving family so bad, they should accept you for who you are.

 

[Champion Jared 14]

Thank you so much. You really know what I mean. They constantly tell me that I'm not going to grow up and have a successful carrer or life. Fortunately, I haven't let them completely discourage me. You know, I was really hurt when my mom said this to me about it. She told me that the Japanese poeple don't like or watch the show in Japan, and that they're laughing at me because I buy their products. And she usually says nothing about it at all! It goes on and on never ceasing....

 

[Puffs]

Pocket Monsters: Advanced Generation is quite popular in Japan. The games always make the Top 10 list (sometimes the Top 5). It involves plenty of strategy and training (except Netbattle). There are more Trainers 13+ than younger ones. Why hate someone who plays it?

 

[Champion Jared 14]

Exactly. I don't believe you should hate someone for liking pokémon. Another thing that that they said to me was that barely any people in the world above the age of 10 likes pokemon. I feel sorry for my brother kinda. He used to like pokemon. But now, he completely despises it. When we battled each other, he only beat me up to 5 times, and we battled much more than that. I would never believe that only a small handfull of kids older than me don't like pokemon. He gets mad every time pokemon comes on and I want to watch. He always says COME ON JARED! It's a re-run! I don't care. He always does stupid things making fun of the show while I watch it and that really makes me just wanna hit him square in his jaw. He could at least least leave the room or do something else!!!

 

[chosen_one386]

I have the same problem, except it involves the guys in my 8th grade class. I'm 14, and many in my class have stopped liking Pokemon except for me, who's been a fan since I was 8. The other day, I was telling some of the boys in my Algebra class to grow up, and one of them turn around and said, "You shouldn't be talking, Pokefreak!" I just ignore what the guys in my class say (although sometimes, I wish my Blaziken was real so I could sic it on them). It helps that all of the girls jump to defend me (although none are Pokemon fans themselves). I learn to deal with it. But, on the other hand, I think your father is wrong to judge you just by what games you play or what you are into. I know that one saying goes, "You can tell what a person is like by looking at what they are into." That is NOT true! You need to talk with your dad and tell him that you hate the fact he thinks of you as immature because you like Pokemon. Oh, and let me tell you, my mom is a high school teacher and has had a lot of students in both her 10th and 12th grade classes that were into Pokemon, and nobody can say that they were immature!

 

[Champion Jared 14]

Thanks chosen one. I can't begin to tell you the numerous amounts of times i've tried talking to him. I guess I'll have to try again eventually. I know for a fact that it's going to lead to another argument and my brother and dad are going to try to pin me down again. I won't let it be like that.

 

[Angeling]

IMO, Pokemon is a form of entertainment, and there's nothing wrong with being amused or entertained by it. Like someone mentioned in another thread before, mature adults love to go to Disneyland and see Disney related things. What's so different from that to Pokemon?

Funny that I don't like Disneyland and think it's.. a waste of my time..

But on topic, I don't think age really matters on liking Pokémon. As a lot of people have mentioned already, there are varied ages liking Pokémon from 6 or younger to like maybe 55 or something, I bet. I forget the oldest here.. What your dad and brother are doing is just pathetic, because why should it matter you like Pokémon? I may have almost given up on it because of my cousins (stupid arrogant little.. beasts), but I like it again and I'm 19.. And there are a lot of older people that likes it too. I'm sure if you go to an anime convention when there is one, there will be probably A LOT of older people dressing up/cosplaying of perhaps Pokémon and many other animes.

They can argue all they want, but don't let them take away something you enjoy.. It's their loss.. At least Pokémon has some morality points in the anime, movies, etc., and not just any violence or happy drama show that airs on TV most of the time. Stand strong with your beliefs and interests..

Sorry if I didn't help much, or if this was too long. ; Those people (like your dad, brother, my cousins, etc.) pisses me off sometimes.. but.. people will always be like that. Stereotyping and jumping to conclusions without stopping once to think about it, without analzying it more.. and researching. Oh well..

 

[new001]

he also said that since I like pokémon, I should prepare to have a security guard job as a career

Just because you play video games, doesn't mean you'll get a sucky job.

I guess you could give up pokemon for only one month and see if it gets better, and if it doesn't, then pokemon really isn't the problem.. or maybe not, I don't know
I'm not a friggin psychologist.

 

[CyberCubed]

Hey, I hear getting a job as a security officer pays well these days!

 

[wakaluka]

Well, dude, your dad's just concerned about you, but he's taking it too far, by saying that you won't have a successful life. Your brother's probably just trying to make you fell bad. Don't pay any attention to them, continue liking Pokemon and continue pursuing your dreams.

Or you could just show them the staff of SPP, and browse the members list for members whose ages are deemed mature by your father. Or you could just show them Serebii himself =) Age dosen't determine how you should act, age is just a unit of measure for how long you have lived, not the standard requirement for behaviour.

Also draw to your family's notice that the E on the bottom right side of the GameBoy cartridges stand for "Suitable for All Ages".

 

[adamgnome]

It's ironic becuase your dad seems like he isn't the mature one. ._.

My parents don't really care, although I find it a bit embaressing sometimes. XP

It's mean to be e for everyone, I mean it's not as bad as the anime, it's just a videogame.

Just becuase you like some videogame doesn't meanyou wont end up sucessful so he shouldn't discourage you like that. :| Prove him wrong damnit!

 

[Glowstick_cult]

Man, that sucks. My Dad's kinda like that too, cept he hates pokemon, as well as EVERYTHING ELSE I do. 'Video games are for little kids, blah, blah, blah, they poison you're mind, blah, blah, blah, they're turning you into the moron that you are, blah, empty the rubbish bin.'
Oh, and I'm not getting anything for Christmas this year, because Dad bought a motorbike. Hooray, imagination Christmas and all that!

Try not to let things like this get you you, CJ, I know one person who likes pokemon, and he's in his thirties. And get this: He's a priest!

 

[MondoTR]

I'm 15 years old, and my dad said that I was not mature for liking it.

My mom said I was immature for liking Pokemon when I was twelve and I still like it eight years later.

 

[Praetor]

challenge him to any form of the pokemon games and if he can beat he can rag on you all he ants but if he loses he cant say anything bad about it. if he refuses hes a chicken if he loses and still complains hes the immature one.

 

[Champion Jared 14]

I can relate. My parents just bought a lot of furniture so that means that I'm not gonna have much of a christmas this year either..... But don't worry. All of you have been very helpful to me. I actually tried giving up pokemon for a least over a month a while ago, and the situation didn't get much better at all. My dad likes to be negative all the time. Why on earth would I want to talk to him since he thinks nearly everything I do is wrong?

 

[PikaPikaChu]

I kinda the same situation at school. I know lots of ppl that LIKES pokemon but they just hate me and some of me friens because we like pokemon. Come on, guys! We ALL like thinks that some other doesn't like!

Why on earth would I want to talk to him since he thinks nearly everything I do is wrong?

That's he probleme. He remind me my grandparents, wich are not open at all, whatsoever the argument. Not trying to be rude. Im sure they like thinks that YOU don't enjoy and you think is immature for them !