I stumbled onto this musician (he’s part of a metal band, Logistic Slaughter) by accident when I saw an original Reddit post (and more) about his confrontations with his mother. I was curious until I heard the abuse she was reaping on him (here’s the video that I couldn’t listen to). Honestly, if you’re a parent, this is how NOT to treat your kids. Don’t ever do this no matter how frustrated you might be because they don’t fit your image of a good kid. Each kid is different and has different aspirations. It’s their lives, not yours (you have your own). Yes, warn them about life because that is a caring act. Just don’t criticize to the point of dehumanizing them, because it’s flat out wrong. Treat others as you want to be treated, no matter what age they are. Everyone deserves to be treated like a human being.
We’ve all been down both sides of the path of worrying/wanting the best for someone versus your own feelings about their actions. It’s not uncommon that someone you care for may not see things in the same light as you. That’s what makes us all so uniquely us, and that should never be taken away.
Being an artistic person is not something to ridicule, demean, or negate. It’s their dream and it should never be ripped away from them so callously. Embrace the fact that they have different motivations than you. It’s not easy to be a unique individual, and that individualism should be treasured. Not everyone is going to want to focus on money. That’s not a bad thing because frankly our obsession with money is destroying us. I’ve been on both sides of the fence, and I would have done anything to have been able to follow my dreams when I was younger. That’s why I’m doing it now before it’s too late. If your loved ones don’t understand you, then it’s their problem and not yours. Too many people sacrifice too much and our empty society is the direct result of all of these useless sacrifices.
Our world needs more creative people to regain the balance that it lost. It will make us all better people and will even help save our planet. Seriously! This isn’t liberal talk. It’s flat out humane talk. Support an artist. If they’re doing what comes naturally to them, then you will also benefit from that support in amazing ways.
Creatives: Don’t ever let anyone, including adults, derail your dreams. They’re too important because they are what makes you special. We need your gifts, so keep nurturing them.
p.s. Further investigation shows that this guitarist, Mike Ashton, is indeed getting a lot of sympathy and even some sincere interest from people who might help the band. I sincerely hope it happens, because it would be the perfect outcome after his mother’s horrid rants. Check out his Youtube channel because he really is good (not surprising as his one of their lead guitarists). Hang in there, Mike, and keep on making your magic.
