Hockey-Playing Teen Gets Bullied By His Extended Family Into Playing Guitar During Christmas Party, His Parents Stand To Defend Him And Cause Chaos

Musicians bullying hockey players? That's a first one

Damjan

• Published in Interesting
• January 27, 2023

TTBullying can take many forms, from physical to emotional and psychological. Physical bullying can include hitting, pushing, kicking, or other forms of physical contact.

Emotional bullying can include name-calling, teasing, and making threats. Psychological bullying can include spreading rumors, manipulating, isolating, and intimidating.

But one thing is common for all bullies - the way we imagine them. They are all big, athletic, and aggressive.

But are they? Take a look at this story, and it might change your mind.

OP and her husband's families are very passionate about music. OP has three children, of which her youngest, Liam is 15 years old. Liam prefers sports, mainly hockey, and has not touched his guitar in months. OP and her husband understand why he does not want to participate in music, and their other family members are unable to comprehend this decision.

At a SIL's Christmas party, family members kept pushing Liam to perform a solo, despite OP and her husband's requests to leave him alone. OP positioned herself between Liam and her family and eventually told them, "y'all are fucking weird."

Her SIL and MIL reacted with anger, inferring that OP and Liam had a superiority complex and were entitled. OP's husband told them to F off, and they left the party.

Following this, OP's family and extended family have been calling her to accuse her and Liam of "ruining Christmas." Even her other children have criticized Liam.

OP is not sure if she is the one in the wrong here or not.

OP asks:

OP and her husband's families are very passionate about music. OP has three children, of which her youngest, Liam, is 15 years old.

OP and her husband understand why he does not want to participate in music, and their other family members are unable to comprehend this decision

At a SIL's Christmas party, family members kept pushing Liam to perform a solo, despite OP and her husband's requests to leave him alone.

OP positioned herself between Liam and her family

The family is now angry

OP has offered the following explanation for why they think they might be the a-hole:

"The artsies bullying the hockey player?" It does sound weird....

OP replied

OP needs to protect her son

"Musical people can be really rude to non-musicians"

Bullying is still bullying - no matter who is the bully and who is the victim

This Redditor shared their experience:

"Keep supporting your son"

"Two wrongs don't make a right."

People often find it difficult to understand that others have different interests and hobbies. It can be hard to accept that someone’s idea of fun differs from yours and that not everyone may enjoy the same activities.

Some people may be passionate about a hobby they’ve never heard of or find strange. Others may be into activities requiring a lot of skill and discipline or simply not your cup of tea.

People may also have different interests because of their upbringing or cultural background. It’s important to remember that everyone has their own likes and dislikes, which doesn’t make them any less valid.

On the contrary, accepting and respecting other people’s interests can help create a more tolerant and understanding society. It’s perfectly normal to have different interests and hobbies, and it’s important to recognize and appreciate them.

Damjan