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I am embarrassed that my family has money.
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Ever since I was young, I have always been extremely ashamed of myself and my family for being upper-middle class/wealthy (both parents are doctors). My dad had a nice sports car, and I'd make him drop me off at school several blocks away so no one would see me get out of it. I never invited anyone over to my house to hang out because I was embarrassed that it was larger/nicer than most of my friends' houses. My mom is pretty down to earth, but my dad is incredibly snobby and stuck-up, and I absolutely hate him for it. He acts like he's better/more knowledgeable than everyone else on the planet, and I haven't gotten along with him since I was about 8 years old because of that. Also, I always lie about the town I grew up in when I meet people, fearing they'll judge me if I tell them the truth. I hate how some other well-to-do teenagers and adults behave - as if the world owes them something and they're better than other people - and I am constantly afraid people will think I am that way. I often wish I lived in an average community with average parents with an average income. Please don't say I don't appreciate my parents' hard work and all they have given me, for I do appreciate it.. I just don't think I am deserving of it. I also get upset that less fortunate kids never have the opportunities I've had, and through no fault of their own. Am I normal?
Do you think it's normal?
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psychedelnick (27085)
2009-08-14 01:31:00
I think you are a great person for thinking that way. I am not by any means poor but i hate snobby people. You have great opportunities in you life and with your attitude you will go far. I just want you to know you should not be ashamed at all. if your dad is a snobby asshole tell him he is no better than anyone else, but make sure you tell him you appriciate his hard work. You sound like a very smart young person and your parents should be very proud of you.
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foxy_loxy (27064)
2009-08-16 02:11:13
It is not normal to feel the way these days... These days everyone is so snooty and run after easy money, people will never take you normal.

But your behavior is making me respect you a lot...You seem to be very nice, stable brained and grounded person. Just remain this ways, even if in this fast materialistic age, such behavior will not be considered normal at all...
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annada (25196)
2009-08-16 14:05:16
Look kid, i think that you're proably a good person who is sensitive about how you affect people. The problem is not that you are ashamed of having money, it's that you think that people will see you as a snob just like your dad. It is not a crime to be rich, you are very lucky, trust me it's no walk in the park not having any.
The only shame will be if you waste your opportunities cuz of your guilt, go on keep good and i'll be hearing about you cuz you have the stuff great people are made of.
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So_What (30006)
2009-10-18 22:43:37
Grow some balls and steal daddys porche, and his credit cards and buy a bunch of shit then get an 8ball and tell him how u really feel. Then ask your mom for like 100,000 to buy a bad ass bachlor pad and a new car and some bad ass shitband do a bunch of drugs and play a shitload of FIFA 10 on pS3 then go to clubs and pick up chicks fuck them then kick them out.

Dude go fuck yourself u have a shit load of am advantage then so many people, quit fuckin cryin about actually havin money because that's retarded. You spend 1 week in an "average" household treats you u wouldn't bitch ever again in your life. Go kill yourself, like u have problems queer grow a pair.
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spyderr (19660)
2009-10-24 23:30:15
Yes, that's normal. I am glad your mom is down to earth. I'm also glad that you have some sense of humility and gratefulness for what you have instead of acting like you are entitled to these things like the other teenagers you describe. Good on you.

(My parents are also wealthy, maybe not to the same degree as yours, but we live well below our means...strange)
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PinkPuss (36596)
2010-02-14 06:34:18
I have a P.O. box where you can send $ if that makes you feel any better.
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