This is going to be long, there is some background needed.
Today I had an argument with my mother, nothing truly personal but it was about my University (where I am a student). Something to keep in mind, she is a University professor (though not mine) so she understands how the system works.
As a student, sometimes I want to complain about how somethings don't work, but because of her work experience, she never takes my side, always the University's. And I do understand there are always two sides of a problem, but sometimes I would like not having to be so understanding and just be a student that is on other students' side. Indeed, trying to always be understanding is tiring after a while (years!). Anyway, we had this argument and said something along the lines of "those students are being stupid" (not the exact words, but that was the sentiment). On this particular matter I myself didn't have an opinion, but what she said grated on my nerves, because I AM one of those students, I am not an outsider simply because I am the child of a professor. So we ended up arguing.
I told her that having a different opinion on this matter was absolutely her right, but insulting them (us) wasn't. At that point she just told me that she will stop talking about this problem because otherwise I will just get more offended.
I was kind of proud of myself, I was able to keep my ground, but at the same time, because of the following silent treatment, I felt guilty.
GUILTY! When I was simply defending my peers. I hate this feeling, and the reason of this feeling. It's always there when it come to my parents. Sometimes, it's really crippling.
My mom is a good person, but I hope that in the future (pretty much when I move out), I will be able to have a relationship with her where unnecessary guilt is not part of my reaction towards her.
Sorry it was so long, I just needed to get it all off my chest. Thanks!
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