Imagine being a 15-year-old who loves swimming and eagerly awaits the return of your school’s swim team after a year-long hiatus. You sign up, expecting to dive back into the pool with your teammates, only to find out you’ve been placed in the wrestling team instead! Worse, it’s all because your dad thinks swimming isn’t a real sport and wants you to bulk up. Now, this teen is considering throwing every wrestling match he’s forced to attend, but his dad threatens to take away all his electronics if he does. Let’s dive into this drama!
The New System
A Surprising Result
Dad’s Sneaky Move
Dad’s Opinion on Swimming
No Switching Allowed
A Huge Fight
Dad’s Threat
Mom’s Take
Zero Interest
Seeking Help
Mom’s Support
Next Steps
Avoiding Publicity
Mandatory Activities
Various Choices
Teen’s Wrestling Rebellion: Will He Stand His Ground? ♂️
Caught in the middle of a family feud, this 15-year-old swimmer was forced into wrestling by his dad, who believes swimming isn’t a real sport. The teen is now considering forfeiting every match as an act of defiance, but his dad threatens to take away all his electronics if he does. His mom, on the other hand, believes he should give wrestling a try but will support him if he wants to change. Will the teen be able to resolve this issue and return to the pool? Or will he be stuck in the wrestling ring against his will? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
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