My parents are making me find a hobby for the summer, help?

Question

so im a 16 year old girl, and its sort of a long story but i have some emotional problems and im always sorta depressed and anywaysss. this summer as a punishment for always being in a bad mood my moms making me find a hobby to do so im not just moping around.

but the reason im always moping around is because i never do anything. i know its partly my fault because im shy, but i have quite a bit of friends. the problem is i can really hardly ever hangout with them because my mom works at home and never will drive me anywhere, even on the weekends because she never wants to.

basically the deal is, if i find a hobby and am able to stay happy and stuff throughout july, she will get me a car in august.

i have no idea what i could do though, it cant be anything that requires going anywhere, since my parents cant take me and i have no license at the moment.

i dont like knitting, sewing, beading, reading, or writing.

and the computer and tv doesnt count as a hobby

Answer 1

I would ask the question "What do you like to do?"  Some suggestions I have is; find something that is interesting you.  If you are into the enviorment, make your home into a recycling home. Or if you are interested in a certin subject; ie manga you can start your own storyline or art.  Or try gardening.  Or if you Mom will let you rearrange the furniture, and decorate with what you already have.

Good luck!

Answer 2

Scrapbooking is quickly becoming the most popular hobby in the US.  If you have friends, then you hsould have some pictures.  If not, just buy a disposible camera.  It's not too expensive.  Get some basic things like paper (construction paper will work if you don't want the expensive stuff) scissors, ribbons, etc.  There are some good sites around if you don't know where to start.  

http://www.scrapbook.com/

www.scrapbooking.com

If that doesn't ring your bell, you could always do a few things like photography, photo editting (or making background wallpapers for the computer with characters from your favorite movies or games).  The gimp is a free editting program, kind of like PhotoShop.  http://www.gimp.org/

And it sounds like you don't like more freestyle hobbies.  My husband is like that.  He likes to build model cars.  It's precise and structured, but still creative.

Answer 3

If you like other crafts you might be able to make a business out of it and sell you things on Etsy. Its a website for all things handmade. This website has a lot of cool things to do so check it out! http://www.craftstylish.com/

Here is a really cool project---http://www.craftstylish.com/item/2078/ma...

Hope this helps!

Answer 4

How about scrapbooking. It is fun, creative, and you use your own pictures.. You design them .. cut , rubber stamping... Use acid free glue and boom, you have a hobby. It is very addictive ... fun too, all your friends will be envy of your talents. Your mom might be able to sit down and spend some time with you as well and you could show her how to do this kind of hobby. I dont know If you have a store called MICHAELS but it is like hobby lobby and they offer free courses on how to start. Something else.... If you have land rocks, you could paint on them... design them with drawings , ie.. lady bugs, flowers,.... plants.. scenery. I paint on rocks, and then spray a sealer on them. they are beautiful. They are also fun as well...

Answer 5

gardening. Plant a small garden, and spend time tending to it. Who cares if you dont like it. F A K E it! I would fake alot for a car...Dont be a baby and use your head. Take up something she suggested, to really please her and get the car....THINK!!!

Answer 6

A hobby is definately a great way to mend your depression.

I have gotten into art and I also write.

Do you like art? Painting,drawing,coloring,and making things is a great hobby.

Scrapbooking is a great hobby.

You can learn how to knit,crochet,and make quilts.

Just find out what do you like to do and then stick to it.

Answer 7

I make candles even if you don't have a candle maker just get one of those crock pot things and put some wax crystals put them in wait for it to melt dip in a piece of string in and out though pretty boring also Gardening but you can't be outside all the time 1 it rain 2 not enough work depending on your yard.  Building my uncle built a big bunny cage in one day.

make stuff like arts and crafts drawing, cooking, or if you have a bike you can go places. if you have an big enough yard soccer baseball softball so be creative.

         I hope one of my ideas inspired you

Answer 8

learn to play the guitar. just need an inexpensive 2nd hand acoustic to learn on, some picks, extra set of strings, some dvd s to help you learn. your fingertips will get a little sore at first but you will develope calouses & they won't hurt .

Answer 9

dance(belly dancing is more then dance it is physical knowledge of your body muscle and enlightens one on what they body is able to do.. Fun too ...

Steps can be located on line and videos or DVDs can be found at your library.

it is said movement lifts our moods.. and just finding a focus will give you a lift in your spirits.

Here is a a fun idea to go with the dance.

Put a light behind you and having your shadow on a wall it gives you a view of your body movements..

Others have stated knowing what you find interesting is important..

There is many possibilities here is a few ideas..

Cooking

recycling art

Clay

paper mache

Start a collection

photography

geneology

exploring your community history

natural plant life../invsasive and at risk plants

basic car care, example learn to use a tire gage,check oil etc..

study temp packet/and teen driving in all weather.

Answer 10

How about jewerly making, painting, genealogy, poetry writing, getting involved with a 4-H or children's group.