How to Deal With Parents That Don't Like Your Subculture

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Be respectful.

   Mouthing off to your parents is not going to solve anything, in fact, it will probably make things worse.
   
   State your opinion, but make sure to be respectful.
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   Step 2: Explain you side of the story.Reassure your parents that not all goths are Satanists

   Keeping the names of a few websites that show all sides of your subculture is a good idea, just in case. ,, If after becoming emo, your grades dropped, this will probably make them think that you being emo caused the drop in grades. ,,
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   Step 3: not all skinheads are racist

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   Step 4: or not all punks want a violent overthrow of the government.

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   Step 5: Tell your parents that they probably experimented with different styles when they were your age.There's a 99 percent chance it's true

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   Step 6: and you can give them a little of their own 'when I was your age' medicine.

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   Step 7: Get good grades in school.

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   Step 8: If they make you donate or sell all you stuff

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   Step 9: save a few of your favorites and hide them somewhere they will never see them.An emergency makeup kit is a good idea if you don't want to change your look for them.

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    Step 10: If needed

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    Step 11: change into your stuff at school.

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