parents will freak out over any decision made by their teenagers that they disagree with. if it wasn't you refusing to eat cows or pigs, then it would be somethign else. don't take it personally, it's just really hard for parents to let go of control. they just love you so much.
you know, sometimes looking at my own name wierds me out. K.C.? why'd my mom name me K.C.? it just looks funny, and i've had it 29 years now.
new topic: how many different phrases can you make form the acronym KC? knights of columbus kansas city kitty cat