Is there really such a thing as a normal family?
Ginny, No, there isn't such thing as a normal family by any stretch of the imagination... no one's perfect and neither are families. Use all of your feelings and try to filter it into your talents. You're someone who has been through a lot and has a lot of emotions to pull from. Are there any community theater groups or theater courses at your local recreation center? Does your high school offer drama classes that you can take as electives? Are there any community chorus programs you can participate in? These will all give you a great deal of experience while also meeting a lot of great people. At fourteen, your parents expect one thing of you, but you want something different for your life. The key is that it's your life. When you get to college in a few years, if you still would like to be a theater major, there are financial aid resources available to you... maybe even an acting or singing scholarship! Breaking into the theater scene is difficult though and its always wise to be prepared to have a "day job." My older sister has her master's degree and is an opera singer, but definitely has to have a day job to "pay the bills." Don't rebel against your parents... its going to feel like you are all shoving up against walls for the next few years. They love you and want what they feel is best for you, which might not be the same in your eyes. To them you'll always be their baby (which, trust me, is not a bad thing), but you're growing into an adult and forging your own path. Do what you love, but be reasonable, rational and have a stable plan in place to show your parents that your head isn't actually in the clouds, but your feet are grounded. They'll come around one day, believe me. My parents and I fought like cats and dogs from the age of 14 to about 21 or so. Now, my life has turned out completely different than I ever would have thought. I'm 27, very happily married with two children and I'm best friends with my parents. You never know which path your life will lead you... just make sure its one that will make YOU happy. In the end, that's the only person you TRULY have to please. Best of luck to you!
What is normal family life?
What should people in a family be doing? That is, stay-home mom wakes up, does a little cooking, cleaning, reading, surfing, etc. Unschooled kids wake up. They eat, do chores. They pursue their interests, including books, musical instruments, chatting with friends, running around playing. During the week, there are lessons, group activities, get togethers with friends. Dad comes home. There's supper. Now what? Should the family be hanging out together playing board games, computer games, taking walks? What percentage of the time? Should people be off alone watching tv and playing computer and reading? How much of the time should people be alone versus together? Should mom and dad be doing something alone every evening before bedtime? Should the family have projects to work on, as opposed to just playing together? What is normal family life? When the kids were little, it seemed so easy to know what to do. Now that they are middle school and high school aged, what?
What is your definition of a normal family?
kids eat dinner in their rooms, dogs barf from barking too much, turtle barely comes out of his shell, mom works too many hours, dad works, and gas costs more than a gallon of milk!!!!
When my family fight things get physical, is that normal?
Does anyone else family do this or is it just mines :( I had a really bad childhood and I really don't want my niece to have the same. My family is very loving but when we get angry we can't control it especially my parents and older sister, they become very physical and violent, how normal is this?
Is my family life normal?
Find your nearest AlAnon support group. Right now. Today. Go to a meeting.There is no "normal" when you are dealing with an alcoholic.But your father's tendency towards violence is very worrying. You can learn techniques to cope, to help your siblings cope, and, hopefully, to help your father begin the journey towards health. But not on Quora.Alanon is a support group for family members of alcoholics. There's another related group, I believe it's called Alateen for teenagers. You may feel even more comfortable there.You are not alone.You don't have to cope alone.There are things you can learn to do that will make things better.
What is something your family does that you consider normal but everyone else thinks is weird?
A cedar chest. This is quite a handsome piece of wood,meant to store your very best linens,the kids christening gown,your bridal gown etc. They were quite a proud possession mid century. Mine belonged to my mother. However,as its a long chest and about the same shape ,it does rather resemble a burial casket. When I’ve loaned tablecloths and such to friends I’d blithly say “Come upstairs and I’ll show you what’s in the cedar chest!” Now that I think about it that may account for the horrified expressions when they saw it.
What does a normal family act like?
Every family is different. I recommend you spend some time observing people, and when you see couples or families who seem to get along well, ask them some of the things they do routinely.Quora has many answers from happily married couples, so you can read about what things people do to make their relationship work. You might also take some classes in psychology or sociology.When you didn't have good role models it is difficult to know how to create a healthy family life.You do have the advantage of knowing that you want to have a supportive family, and the wherewithall to seek advice, so you're ahead of most. You can't solve a problem without defining what it is, or without deciding to fix it. You've already finished those steps, and they're the ones many people don't get.Good luck
Is it normal that I get mad easily at my family?
Is it normal that I get mad easily at my family?I'm usually calm and happy around other people, especially my friends and classmates. However, when I get home, I get irked by the smallest of things that my family members do. I don't necessarily hate my family, though, we can enjoy ourselves from time to time. Is this normal? What does this mean?All families play family games. In these games, each family member has an assigned "role" and an expected response to other players "cues." See: Games People Play by Eric Berne for the basics, and Knots by R.D. Laing for a succinct description of the scripts. You have probably outgrown your current "role," and are discovering that the other players will not let you change the role because they would have to change too.The only working solution is to refuse to play the role by pointing out, each and every time, that the game is unacceptable manipulation. Be very polite about it, and walk away from the game. Don't give other family members an opportunity to force you back into it.You've opened a door for me, so that I can find out what I think. I've opened a door for you, so that you can find out what You you think. Enter at your own risk.