r/teenagers • u/personthatisapersons 17 • 2d ago

Advice My mother keeps insisting I wear this hoodie, cause she bought it

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I can't stand it, partially because it had something to do with a baby shower which was before I was born anyway

But mostly because it's AI slop, probably made in a sweatshop, and it's not even that warm or comfortable

Any reason I give is instantly shut down, per usual

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u/personthatisapersons 17 2d ago

And that's the weird part, I kind of tried to ignore this until today when I just felt a bit fed up about it and wanted to see what others thought, I thought it might've just been a normal thing or something

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u/Fit-Director-4715 2d ago

No its not normal. I'm so glad you posted this. I would hate for you to think this treatment is ok and let more people in your future do this sort of thing to you. You're probably a really good kid and shes taken advantage of that.

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u/personthatisapersons 17 2d ago

Thank you, I really appreciate your words

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u/SadInterjection 2d ago

For her next birthday buy her something completely ridiculous to wear and make hear wear it in public, only cause you like it of course.

Buy some goth clothes or something 

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u/Jsc_TG OLD 2d ago

Sorry to jump in randomly but truly as they said, its psychotic behavior, or in my opinion more accurately its extremely narcissistic behavior.

Once you are 18 you truly have that right but even now you can absolutely put your foot down. Only issue is yes, you are still a minor and they do have power over you in some way shape or form. When she says “Well I bought it so you’re wearing it.” You can still refuse. Im sure it leads to consequence of some kind like you said such as not washing other clothes. Pro tip, learn to wash them yourself, if you can do it when she isnt around.

Honestly if you dont like it that should be it. Know you arent crazy, and if you cant manage to get through to her and shut her down, soon you will be an age where you can possibly move away and set proper boundaries. I would recommend seeking some form of counseling/therapy about healthy boundaries and relationships, normally I would say for both of you but as the kid in the situation thats very hard to make happen, easier the other way around.

I wish you the best in this.