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Parents just don't understand!

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*spike*
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I am a weekend warrior and go to keystone every sunday.. but my parents want to end that! They say that im addicted... ( which is probably true) do you guys have the same problem with parents if your in high school?.. I just cant wait for college!!! How do I convince them to let me keep riding?
Mar 19 2012 8:50PM
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PJS.
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threaten to start hardcore drug use.
Mar 19 2012 8:51PM
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Dr.Newschoolers
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ski on saturday
Mar 19 2012 8:52PM
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Tent
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Mar 19 2012 8:52PM
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skier_boy26
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Well don't give them any reason to think that skiing is negatively affecting things like academics. But considering your attitude, I doubt that is the case.
Mar 19 2012 8:53PM
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danderson.
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Tell them skiing is a lifestyle, not a hobby. They most likely view it as a hobby and think you need to focus on other things. If this doesn't work, threaten to start hardcore drug use as previously mentioned.
Mar 19 2012 9:00PM
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crab_pretzel
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do lots of talking about getting into drugs. bring it up more and more until when your parents are legitimately worried about it tell them youve decided to just ski instead and youll be using all that drug time for skiing. theyll be so happy that youre going skiing

Mar 19 2012 9:01PM
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ForeverYung
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say that if you don't ski you wont be active at all and get fat
Mar 19 2012 9:09PM
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BWalmer
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I work at a ski mountain...it's been such a bad winter here that my Mom thought there wasn't any snow there...she couldn't figure out why I kept getting up at 4:30 in the morning to go to work...I had to text her pictures of the snow a few times this season, haha.
Mar 19 2012 9:12PM
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DirtyDan
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Just tell them that you'll kill yourself if they don't let you ski. Really fucked up, but I bet it'll work.
Mar 19 2012 9:13PM
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Lucas
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My parents love me.... So no. But in all seriousness just tell them there could be way worse things happening on Sundays if you can't ski.
Mar 19 2012 9:13PM
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Where-am-I
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lol, i have the same problem but im in college. i think parents not wanting you to ski is just something we are going to have to live with for a long time
Mar 19 2012 9:14PM
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*spike*
Posts: 538 - Karma: 65
ha ha thanks for the advice gys! +k.. i dont think ill be killing myself anytime soon..
Mar 19 2012 9:27PM
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207
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I have similar problems with my parents, but I maintain my grades during ski season and they shut up. That's really how I can get them to allow me to do anything. If I'm in good standing at my school I can do whatever. If not they're less lenient.
Mar 19 2012 9:53PM
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montanan
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ur parents are stupid, they should be glad ur skiing and have an outdoor sport. what do they want you to do ? sit around at the house and do nothing?
Mar 19 2012 10:06PM
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TOAST.
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Mar 19 2012 10:09PM
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GypsyLovin
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Are they paying for you to ski? I could see how they wouldnt dig that since it would be sort of expensive for them but otherwise thats just stupid! I agree with the aforementioned! They should support you! Youre lucky enough to have found something your passionate about, many people go through life without finding it, let them know that!
Mar 19 2012 10:18PM
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SpaghettiWizard
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Put a salmon in their asses.
Mar 19 2012 10:23PM
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Cult_Leader
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Do well in school...pay for your skiing stuff and lift tickets..works for me
Mar 20 2012 12:18AM
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SKI.ING
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3rd year in college and my parents still tell me I'm addicted. And my mom hates it when I ski on huge powder days because she's worried, but I love her for it haha.
Mar 20 2012 12:57AM
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NSwidow
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I finished school in '08 and havn't stopped skiing since. I havn't had a summer in 3 years. And my mum, just the other day, sent me an e-mail telling me how proud she was that i'm doing what makes me happy. Shitty situation there dude. I guess if you're under 18 that kind of sucks...but once you're an adult you have every right to do what makes you happy. Good luck man!
Mar 20 2012 1:55AM
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Monsieur_Patate
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Haha, well done TOAST, perfectly fits the thread, since from 2:20, he wears a MEGEVE shirt, (Big french ski resort in the alps), I knew he shred.
Mar 20 2012 6:32AM
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Mike-O
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Exactly.
Mar 20 2012 7:26AM
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deet
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Try to get good grades..most parents only worry bout school stuff, or as mentioned try the drug thing
Apr 13 2012 7:34AM
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LolklonVolkls
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Both of my parents are really big into skiing, and do anything they can to help me get to hills, buy equipment, etc.., and they expect me to ski bum for a few years so its all good

Apr 13 2012 8:52AM
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EC-Skier
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nope, my parents sent me to a boarding school that allows me to ski everyday during the winter. "RAGE SPOILED RICH KID BLARGGGGGGG!!!!"
no, im not a spoiled rich kid, i have skied for the team since i was 8 which helped me get in and i got a ton of financial aid. Also i pay for most of my gear, i would pay for all if i could have a job, but being at boarding school doesn't allow me to have one. I also find gear where it is cheapest and don't get new stuff every year unless it's 100% necessary.

If they pay for your stuff and thats the problem look around for the cheapest gear and offer to pay for most of it.
If theyre worried about your school work, either ski on Saturdays and do your work on Sunday, or do your work Saturday and ski on Sunday. Just make sure your parents know that you can still do well in school and ski on the weekends. My parents said if my grades slipped or i got in trouble im out of this school. Just make sure they know you'll stay out of trouble and keep your grades up.
Apr 13 2012 9:06AM
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CalebT
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Apr 13 2012 10:09AM
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Willard
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Why do that when you can smoke weed and take spring park laps
Apr 13 2012 10:27AM
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SkierX
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Is there more to the story that you are not sharing with us? Are your grades at school respectable? Is skiing causing you to neglect other important responsibilities?

I'll be honest, as a 26 year old, while my parents didn't know EVERYTHING that was right for me, I wish I had listened to their advice a hell of a lot more when I was 16-20. They were right far more than they were wrong, despite how I felt at the time.
Apr 13 2012 10:27AM
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SkiThe603
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Tell them it is better to have an addiction to skiing then meth, then go skiing
Apr 13 2012 10:35AM
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Mr_Bump
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take them skiing
Apr 13 2012 10:38AM
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Moriz
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I guess the problem is your parents dont know how much fun it is so you could take them skiing for example or if thy are worried you could tell them you wear protective gear. In case they pay for it and dont want it because of that you could start a job and pay for it on your own. Or if they are worried about school work. Put some extra effprt during the ski season. And last thing it is an outdoor sport you get fresh air , you do something and you meet people!!
Apr 13 2012 11:10AM
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coldcuts69
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Explain to them that it is your passion, make it seem like a positive addiction/obsession if that makes sense?
Apr 13 2012 11:43AM
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GnarBanger
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But you are a spoiled rich kid because 1) Only spoiled little brats get sent to boarding school, 2) Parents want their kids to grow up to be future douchebags, and 3) Only rich parents are okay with their kids skiing everyday because when they don't amount to anything, mommy and daddy can support them.
Apr 13 2012 11:56AM
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EC-Skier
Posts: 3899 - Karma: 668
you serious?
i have all a's and b's. You don't even know me, i can tell you i am not rich or spoiled.
Please shut up
Apr 13 2012 12:09PM
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jokorvalde
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ski everyday except sunday
Apr 13 2012 12:13PM
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jblaski
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This. As a 27yo, I can now look back, and see that my parents were right 99% of the time. Your parents probably have a pretty damn good reason to tell you to stop skiing.
Apr 13 2012 12:17PM
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ChadThundercock
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dont threaten, begin hardcore drug use. it will make you a better skier too.
Apr 13 2012 12:26PM
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MADDECENT
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Or ski both days and do homework at night.

This is appalling. Whats wrong with being very into a physical activity? Its good for you
Apr 13 2012 3:38PM
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Gknow
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Dude. Not cool.
Apr 13 2012 4:11PM
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GnarBanger
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Try to defend yourself as much as you want, but you can't hide your suburban false sense of rich buy everything on credit roots.
Apr 13 2012 4:48PM
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GnarBanger
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Look we have another one here!
Apr 13 2012 4:48PM
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GnarBanger
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Look we have another one here!
Apr 13 2012 4:48PM
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Davy.Crockett
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i just watched that whole will smith video, but have no info for your predicament. that is all
Apr 13 2012 5:04PM
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PeteMez
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How can you ski Sunday's? On the hill, erry day = Saturday...
Apr 13 2012 6:14PM
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270on420out
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I'm a weekend warrior too. Except my parents love skiing, and I go skiing on both days. My solution to you is to save up enough money, buy an RV, and become a ski-bum.


Apr 13 2012 11:03PM
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tcgoldman
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obviously your parents don't love you or else the y would realize what skiing means too you... my suggestion: run away!!
Apr 13 2012 11:07PM
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hot.pocket
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My dad's a hardcore ski bum so I don't have that problem.
Apr 14 2012 1:44AM
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tigersjaw
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This
Apr 14 2012 9:03AM
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DaveJ
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Just tell them that skiing has positively influenced your life and it gives you something to look forward to on the weekend. My parents are the same they wont let me go west or northeast for collage they think I won't pass any of my classes because I will be skiing to much.
Apr 14 2012 9:21AM
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