African parents

What are the worst things you’ve had to go through if your parents are african?

My parents are african, christen and rather strict so I was wondering if anyone else goes through the same things I go like not being able to stay out late.

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Reply 1

Anonymous #1

My parents never let me stay out after 6pm I’m a whole 18 years old 😭

Reply 2

Muudeey

Original post by Leahmitch

My mum would beat my ass if I didn’t make it home at 4 from school. Forget about going out.

Reply 3

Leahmitch

Original post by Muudeey

My mum would beat my ass if I didn’t make it home at 4 from school. Forget about going out.

My mum is pretty chill but my dad is a complete *******. He’d send me back to Africa if I can home late

Reply 4

Leahmitch

Original post by Anonymous

My parents never let me stay out after 6pm I’m a whole 18 years old 😭

I’m 17 but I can completely relate

Reply 5

Claire461

You can pick your friends, but you can’t pick your parents - unfortunately for some.

Reply 6

Leahmitch

Original post by Seamus123

You can pick your friends, but you can’t pick your parents - unfortunately for some.

I wish I could pick my parents 😂

Reply 7

Claire461

Original post by Leahmitch

I wish I could pick my parents 😂

You won’t be this age forever.

Reply 8

Leahmitch

Original post by Seamus123

You won’t be this age forever.

Even when I’m 22 they probably still won’t let me out late

Reply 9

Leahmitch

Original post by Seamus123

You won’t be this age forever.

It’s just annoying because I miss out on so many parties and days out which means I can’t socialise with all my friends.

Reply 10

Muudeey

Original post by Leahmitch

My mum is pretty chill but my dad is a complete *******. He’d send me back to Africa if I can home late

That’s the opposite of my parents. My mum is chill but if u managed to piss her off, her thinking are inhibited and no reasoning can calm her down.

Reply 11

Claire461

Original post by Leahmitch

It’s just annoying because I miss out on so many parties and days out which means I can’t socialise with all my friends.

Different cultures/nationalities/religions have different ways of rearing children. Trust is a thing and should be exercised by a reasonable parent in order to build and maintain a bond.
This way, children will return to the family home. If not, they lose them.

Reply 12

Leahmitch

Original post by Muudeey

That’s the opposite of my parents. My mum is chill but if u managed to piss her off, her thinking are inhibited and no reasoning can calm her down.

Do you have a curfew?

Reply 13

Leahmitch

Original post by Seamus123

I don’t feel like I have a close bond to my parents due to the fact that they’re strict and I can’t live my life without being told this and that. My teenage years are nearly over and I haven’t done nothing a normal teenager would do. They’re very sexist which makes things worse. My friends are living their best lives and I’m doing chores 24/7.

Reply 14

Claire461

Original post by Leahmitch

Will you eventually be in a position to live independently?

Reply 15

Leahmitch

Original post by Seamus123

Will you eventually be in a position to live independently?

Eventually yes.

Reply 16

Anonymous #2

Original post by Leahmitch

Yup. I can related, as i have African parents who are so backwards. So i know the troubles. Worst thing is, i'm gay too, and they did end up finding out, so i'm sure you can imagine how that went about...

- I don't live with them anymore for those reasons, but one of the funniest thing i remember is the contants threats, of 'being sent back to AFRICA' :colonhash:

Reply 17

Leahmitch

Original post by Anonymous

African parents are the most backwards people over ever met😂 I get told I’m going back to Africa at least 4 times a day😭. I’ve recently realised that I’m bisexual and I don’t plan on telling my parents due to the fact that they are christians

Reply 18

Anonymous #2

Original post by Leahmitch

Haha, i wouldn't recommend that - wait until you're independent, out of their lives. but lool, i was given the ultimatum of "change now, or you are going back to africa" I was like Nah, I'm leaving.