Parents Pressure 16-Year-Old Son to Change His Name After Admitting They Regret Their Choice, Son Stands His Ground

For most of us, our name is a core part of who we are. But for one 16-year-old kid, his parents decided they no longer liked the name they gave him, and they've been pushing for a change since he was 10. Despite their constant suggestions (they even trying to limit his options to three new names), this teen wasn't having it. He loves his name and refuses to let his parents dictate something so personal.

His parents have even tried to convince him that it's normal to change your name before high school graduation in hopes that he'd cave in. Feeling unsure, he took to the internet to ask if he might be making the wrong choice, wondering if he'd regret not listening to them. Instead, he found support from Redditors who assured him that his name was his choice, not his parents. Because at the end of the day, your name is your identity, and no one should feel pressured into changing it just to please others. Even if it is your own parents.

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