Starting to lose faith, what should I do?

Question

Although my parents will often deny it, I cannot tell you how many times they have called me a "piece of ****," or "worthless," or a "scumbag" before, and at-times it gets me down. I am 16, and I get pretty good grades. I am extremely athletic, but I spend most of my time playing video games on the computer (As of right now, you could say that I have "no" life). I am tired of being called a piece of **** by my parents. What should I do? I feel like God has left me here to rot, and I may be correct. This isn't a question per-say, but I need some tips on how to change my life.

Answer 1

You should meet new people by joining a social group or club. Expand your life by getting off the computer and meet new people as for your parents just ignore them they are obviously ungrateful and don't deserve a child. Hope it all works out for you :) e-mail me anytime :)

Answer 2

Do not lean on ANY person for self-ACCEPTANCE.  That includes your parents.  Honor them by being the best person you can, and you have to be strong in yourself to do that.  

Lean on God instead and have loyal faith that he will come through for you, not always how you would expect, but in the end, even better.  He sent Jesus to show us how to live, and through him you will have self peace.  People and feelings are unreliable.  Use sound judgement and Biblical guidance, and it will work out.

Answer 3

got a tape recorder?  talk to a family member i donno...my parnets are the same way..so far no one takes me seriously becasue of age ya know just do the best you can ya know try to get out if you can..its tough but you are above them remember that..even when it feels like they are stabbing you remember that you are better than that  

Answer 4

If you really want to get closer to God, stop being by the computer so much, read the Bible instead, get on your knees and pray, God loves it when you talk to him, and soon you will start feeling better. Just remember, when your down, Pray! God Bless

Answer 5

You need to discipline yourself and know body else can do it but you. You say your athletic, go out and take a 30min run every day. Limit the amount of time you play your video games. In the end though people can only give suggestions but your going to have to be the one to change. God is here to help to and he hasn't forgot about you but you have been living slothfully, thats the truth.

Answer 6

your parents are wrong to belittle you this way but they are your parents   you have to get out and do things  you cant be too athletic if you sit most of the time  exercise is good for the body and spirit  if nothing else go jogging  come on  get off your butt  you can do it  for yourself  pray about this situation with your parents  let them know that what they say is hurtful   ask them if you can talk to them  have them sit down  remain calm and tell them what your feelings are  get involved in school activities like baseball etc  how about neighborhood activities like playing ball tennis etc  YMCA  God hasnt left you  hes there  reach out in prayer  

Answer 7

That is HORRIBLE! Keep up with the good grades and go to college. Educate yourself so you can move up and on from your family. That's  emotional abuse. Know that they are the ones with the problems and NOT YOU! As soon as you are old enough to be on your own you will be happy and be able to enjoy life!

Answer 8

Hey Buddy - I'm sorry your parents treat you so horribly. All I can say is hang in there. It's impossible for you to know this, but their disgust is a reflection of how they feel about themselves. You can't allow it to affect how you view yourself. You are a kid! You are legally not responsible for much of your actions for a reason!

As far as God abandoning you, I don't think so. I personally don't have faith, but if there were a God, I can't imagine that she is playing an active role in each of our individual lives. If you're parents are typical Christians, they probably DO believe in this sort of magic God. Just ignore it.

Video games are a waste of life. Read books. Make more friends. Volunteer somewhere and help the less fortunate (and yes, i'm sure there are those less fortunate than you.)

Good luck. there are no easy answers here. just know that society isn't a big anonymous place and there are people who suffer just like you and people that will help if you reach out.

Answer 9

Dont play those computer games?

Answer 10

Are there any family members or friends or a counselor or doctor you could talk to? Maybe make an anonymous call to child protective services to see if they can check out your situation. No one should be called names. Ever. I would be depressed too with my parents doing that. Get out of the house more...join a club or a team or find a place where you can go after school and stay safe until it's time to go back home. Concentrate on the future and what you plan on doing when you graduate. As soon as you are able to after high school, get out of the family house. Go to university or wherever you want to go to or to whatever job you want. Concentrate on you and what you enjoy.

As for thinking you were left to rot and that your God has abandoned you....I don't think so. Everything happens for a reason even if we don't immedately know what that reason is. You're learnign from this situation. I know when you become a parent, you're never going to call your kid names or treat them poorly...right? Hang in there. You're going to be ok. Just keep your head on straight and do what you can now to help you in the future.