Eh, Singaporean, ever kena situation where your family always complain about Singapore? Comparing us to other countries like we never good enough? You’re not alone, sia! Many Singaporeans face this, especially with family members influenced by overseas trends and ideologies. Let’s see how to deal with this headache.
Current Family Views
- Growing divide in family opinions, influenced by social media and global politics.
Social media has rotted their brains unfortunately. No more critical thinking. Eat your food and don’t get brainrot.
- Some family members idealize foreign countries, comparing Singapore unfavorably.
My family is crazy oml đź’€ I have an older brother on a never ending crusade to glaze everything and anything related to the US, literally comparing one on one the prices of our goods compared to Walmart’s (Singapore ain’t got no goofy american ah Walmart)
- Political polarization within families is becoming increasingly common, with some leaning towards pro-US or pro-China views.
We see this more and more, right? One supports China, another USA. Like HANAEMILK said, “Parents support China, brother supports USA, now just waiting for you to support Russia and complete the trifecta.” It’s like a political rojak!
Challenges and Conflicts
- Constant comparisons to other countries create tension and resentment.
That’s the low IQ talking. Very common in the past too. They just didn’t have Internet to substantiate their nonsense.
- Differing political views lead to arguments and strained relationships.
Wah I have no advice but just want to say sorry about that, man… must be so hard having a MAGA in your family.
- Feeling alienated in your own family due to conflicting ideologies.
It’s damn sian when family members keep saying things like “Why Singapore like that one?” or “In America, like this like that.” It makes you feel like they never appreciate what we have here. Then end up arguing non-stop. AsparagusTamer sums it up well: “MAGA + 50 Cent Brigade in one house is a terrible combi. Poor you.”
Practical Coping Strategies
- Actively avoid discussing sensitive topics to maintain peace.
i think the only way for you guys to find peace is genuinely to shut up. active effort to avoid talking about politics or anything like that.
- Focus on shared values and common interests instead of dwelling on disagreements.
- Plan your escape and move out when possible to create distance.
Dunno how old you are but I’d start planning my escape and counting down the days when you can move out.
So, what to do? First, just shut up lah! Avoid talking about politics or anything controversial. Find common ground – maybe makan good food together or watch a movie. If all else fails, plan your escape! As PaleontologistThin27 says, start counting down the days till you can move out. Sometimes, distance is the best medicine. Or, you can try LegacyoftheDotA’s method: “Wake up at 6 and sing along the national anthem playing on the radio. And everytime you turn on a faucet/shower head you need to shout ‘HORMAT, SENJA—–TA!’. 30 percent of the time, it works 100% of the time in warding off deranged ghosts. Time to test it on deranged family members now 💀”
