what will i do?

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  1. FriendshipFTW

    FriendshipFTW Practically Part of the Site Itself

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    i have been a brony now for 3 months, and i have not told my parents that i watch it.. what should i do? Can anypony tell me what to do?
     
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    ThePoeticPony Forgetful Pro

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    I'm sure there's plenty of threads that already discuss this about telling friends, but I know this doesn't belong in Site Discussion so:

    ~Moved to General Discussion~

    As for your problem, if you really want them to know, tell them. People can surprise you with their reactions, so it's worth a shot. I can't tell you what to do exactly, because only you know what your parents are like, and only you can judge what you should do. Liking a show about ponies isn't exactly going to brand you as a terrible person, so I wouldn''t worry about it if you do, do it.

    Hope I helped :smile:
     
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    I second what Poetic said on the account he already said it. You dont know thier reaction until you try :grin:
     
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    okay! thanks a lot! :)
     
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    Lacunae A Pony Every Pony Should Know

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    This is one of those things that you have hit and miss for a situation. You just gotta go on a whim and take a chance. That's what I did when I came out about being a brony, and my mother thought that it was a fetish! I had to explain, and it worked out just fine after that. (Same happened when I came out about being a furry, minus the whole fetish thing)
     
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    After two weeks of being a brony, my mom found out when she saw my computer desktop with a pony wallpaper. I had to of course explain it then and there, making it more difficult and awkward. My advice would be to tell them as soon as you can. It's such a major relief. My advice is to tell the parent you are most comfortable with first and get them on your side. Explain to them there is a large community, why the show is awesome. How it has designers from awesome cartoons from the past. And of course the genius that is Lauren Faust. Try to keep a calm attitude. I hope your parents will accept it. I hope you succeed. :smile:
     
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    thanks everypony! :D
     
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    I've been a brony for about 6 months now and I still don't think my parents truly know that I'm a brony. I've never felt the need to tell them. You can tell them if you want. Apparently, it feels good to get it off your chest and it will be less awkward than if they catch you watching it.
     
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    i have a simalar problem i have told my mum and best freind and they where fine with it but i don't know how to tell the rest of my family. any help is welcome
     
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    I have been a brony for over a year now, i still havent told my parents. My parents are very young, so they would react as if they disowned me or something like that
     
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    So it was easy with mine, since they are very open minded. I just bought a t shirt of mlp online with their help, they asked why and i just said, that it was a funny series. And that was it!

    I mean its not like you tell them that you love S&M or something. Its a series you watch. What is the difference to watching animes? I think you should be open, when they ask and maybe mention it to them. I dont know how you feel about it, so you must see for yourself. For me it was kind of I dont care.
     
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    Sparkypony Antisocial ponyality disorder

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    Pretty easy for me. Mom walked in while i was trying out the show.I told her a bit and she said fine.Plus she is working on a Rainbow Dash plushie.

    My Dad got me Twilight Sparkle for my Mcdonalds pony collection.

    My brother watches it too.

    My Grandma (I live with her my Mom and brother but not my Dad) supports whatever i do anyway.
     
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    My family is too judgmental so I'm only really open with it with my friends and sister. They know, but I don't care to bring it up around my brother.

    It matters only to those you want it to. I have fun with my friends, I don't really look for having fun with my brother or uncle.
     
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    This thread is kind of old, but now it's like a "how you told your parents you're a brony" thread. I told my brother first since he is very open-minded. He liked it, told his girlfriend about it. Then the 2 of them got me pony gifts for my birthday while my whole family was there so the secret was out. Not really a big deal. My family is very judgmental, but it doesn't matter to me since I'm 23. Just try to act like it's not a big deal and they won't care. My family doesn't ask questions. I suppose if I was still an emotional teenager, I wouldn't have told anyone. I had a similar issue when I was in my early years of high school. I was obsessed with watching Kim Possible.
     

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