Quote Originally Posted by bigred
Homie, why my parents on my back when I'm trying to keep it real, dawg?
Sometimes the right thing to do is respect your parents wishes and authority. However, there comes a time where you need to be your own man, letting your own judgment and morals guide you. Has this time come for you my son? Is it soon to come? Only you can answer these questions through introspective inner dialog.

In line with this, be weary of family too eager to control your life. Family is like religion to me, they offer great benefits and can be a huge asset in your life. Strangely herein lies the problem with them, because these relationships are such an asset they are easily abused. Don't let family side track your life just because you feel you owe them some undying devotion. There are tons of snakes, cons, and otherwise shady characters in this world, anyone will admit this. Clearly these people belong to someones family, oddly enough no one wants to admit that they are sitting perched in their own family tree.