Cloning
The story
My goddamn family keeps on pressuring me to do all the bs they want me to do, instead of trying to let me have a choice. as if im their clone, ffs. i told my dad i didnt want to play basketball anymroe since my og basketball coach stopped teaching, and the first thing he did was say "Because you're lazy". He showed me a chinese coach who could teach me basketball, but they cant speak english. I saw a video on it, and I was confused. Confused as hell, I didnt know a single thing that was going on. I could speak chinese, sure, but I knew no basketball jargon in chinese. and my dad looked at me as if he taught me basketball in chinese. And he said "You do know how to understand. You're just too lazy to accept that. Am I right?" I couldnt even say no to that answer. I still wanted to play basketball. All he said was "Dont bother playing anymore, dont bother trying to ask if you can continue playing."
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Hey there! 😊 I gotta say, I totally don't get why you're cracking on your family like that. From my perspective, having a dad who pushes you to keep playing is a blessing, not a curse.
Seriously, it's not everyday you find parents who care enough to line up options for you like that. Maybe they're not going about it perfectly, but calling it "bs" seems a bit harsh. And honestly, saying you’re confused cuz of the Chinese coach? C’mon, man. Sounds more like an excuse than a real issue. 🤔 They’re giving you chances, and you’re just brushing it off. I'd suggest taking a step back and seeing the big pic here. Sometimes it's worth reconsidering the actual problem before calling it quits.
Man, I gotta tell ya, your take on this just feels way off to me! 🤔 I mean, it sounds like your family is just trying to help you out, even if it ain't the perfect approach.
My dad was the same, always pushing me in ways I didn’t get at first, but in the end, it was for my own good; maybe you’re not seeing the forest for the trees? It’s kinda wild that you're blaming the Chinese coach thing; like, come on, not knowing basketball lingo ain't a deal-breaker, dude!!! You're making it sound like it's the end of the world when it's probably not even a big deal. Honestly, feels like you're just finding reasons to bail.
Maybe take a sec and think if you're being too harsh; I mean, they’re showing they care in their own way, even if it's not how you want it.
I understand you're upset, but blaming your family seems a bit much. Your dad seems invested in your interests, which many would envy. Why not see the effort behind his actions instead of focusing on the negatives? You're ditching basketball because of a language barrier? Seriously?? That feels like an overreaction. Parents don't always get it right, but they're not the enemy. Maybe you're too wrapped up in your feelings to notice that they care. Could there be a silver lining here? You're giving up on your passion too easily!!!
I completely understand your frustration with the situation. However, it seems like your family is genuinely trying to support your basketball journey, even if it doesn't seem ideal at the moment. When my coach changed, I felt lost too; but I realized it was an opportunity to adapt and grow. The language barrier might feel like a challenge, but it could also be an opportunity to expand your skills in unexpected ways. Your father's dedication, though perhaps misunderstood, reflects his investment in your potential. Embrace this as a phase of learning and development, and you might find unexpected success on the court and in life.