Am I werid because I like birds, and I'm 15 yrs old? I'm getting a sun conure and my sister thinks I'm nuts.?

Question

My sister is totally the type A, cyborg overachiever. She always is degrading me, and always showing that she is always right. But that doesn't matter. What matters is that I LOVE birds and I'm getting a sun conure in the next month or two. She thinks I'm wasting my money and that NORMAL 15 year old boys should be into girls, and drinking, and saving for a car. I mean those things aren't really important to me at this time. I even asked her "will you ever understand that I like birds, and they're not a waste of money?" And she said "no." She's always degrading me and saying that I am not normal, because I'm into birds and not other normal 15 year old boy stuff. Is it wrong for me to love something passionately and want to buy a bird so I can love it and cherish it. As i am typing away at this I think i am stupid for asking these questions, but i really do need someone else's perspective. I love birds and always will. I think I am normal. I think everyone has their own weird quirks and twists that set them apart from everyone else. Mine just happens to be birds. Tell me what you think.

Answer 1

If you are into birds, get your bird. You don't need her approval. She is the one who is not normal. Everyone has a passion for something, and there is no reason why you can't enjoy your birds. I don't know how old your sister is but she sounds very immature and controlling. Start pestering her about her interests and tell her how wrong THEY Are. Maybe she will get the message.  

Answer 2

omg..you should talk to my boyfriend!! LOL.

Really..my boyfriend is soooo into fish!

At the beginning of the year he bought a 180 gallon saltwater tank that is in his room-YEAH 180 GALLLONNSS! with corals and everything.

and he has a bearded dragon, a dog, a turtle..my goodness his house is a zoo---when we get married i am not going to give into a whole room for a comodo dragon.lol.

it is not stupid to like birds..its your thing and thats what makes you interesting..my bf is in boot camp--marines,, for a couple more weeks so ive been taking care of his pets..

anyway..no its not dumb--if you like it then get one! your sister is being dumb, dont let her tell you not to like something...

go work at a pet store or something in the future and work with birds or something if its what you like to do..

best of luck, hope i helped :)