It has been done.

A hobby is a pastime,something you do when all other more important things are completed. Put priorities in order. Then enjoy your hobby.Your parents have your best interest in mind.

 

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I know EXACTLY what you are going through. My grandfather started me in coin collecting, rock hounding, ring making, and a few other hobbies when I was 5. Around the age of 12 I had quite the collection of gems, agate, geodes, fossils, etc. My mother got mad at me for getting dirt on the carpet in my bedroom. I would lay out my rocks and use stickers to catalogue them. I came home from school the day after I left them out on the ground and she had thrown them all away. I had thousands of dollars in rough and cut gems. I would tell myself that she had just hid them. It wasn't until about 6 months later that I had accepted that they really were gone.

In addition, there was also 10 silver cast rings, without stones in them, in the group; also had about 10 oz of slag silver that I had cut from rings after casting them or stuff left over. Luckily my coin collection was in my locker in the room. I think if she were to see them out, she probably would have tossed them as well. I don't understand that type of parenting. I'm sorry for what you're going through and hope they did not throw them away. You will be surprised how long this sits in the back of your mind throughout your relationship with your parents.

 

The thing is, they get mad at me when I start talking about coins. or even mentioning them. I was yelled at when I looked thru some of the pocket change I had.

 

Now that is odd.

 

Sorry for bumping this but I'd like to say that I doubt they would get rid of your Grandfather's stamps because that should be something treasured and passed down in the family. I hope your parents understand that your coins are like that too.
I would suggest demonstrating how much you have learned about the world because of coins for your parents. Whenever an opportunity comes try to explain that you know the answer because of coins. Best of luck getting your collection back or starting your collection anew.

 

Just go and tell your parents....."wait until you turn 70".

You'll get your coins back.

 

"fugitivity", cool word; I can't even pronounce it.

 

look...if you are being honest...and you are a good kid, good grades, do your chores, don't talk back to your parents and have respect for them...then there is no excuse for what they did. i am thinking they just "took your coins away" as opposed to "throwing them away". here is what i would do. in a very calm, very cool manner, ask to sit down with them and have a talk. explain that you enjoy coin collecting very much. explain that you are willing to compromise on any facets of your life you apparently are lacking in. for example, maybe they want to see you outside jogging or playing football; for health reasons if nothing else. ask them what a reasonable amount of time you are allowed to devote to a hobby that you enjoy instead of hanging out with the wrong crowd, doing drugs, etc.

and if you really want, PM me, and i will talk to your parents for you. i have read your posts. you seem like a good kid. a smart kid. if they don't appreciate that they are really missing out. by the way, what kind of coins did you lose? precious metal based coins? indian head pennies? slabbed? maybe a few of us could put together some of your collection if they really did throw it out (as crazy as someone would have to be to actually throw money away).

i bet if you do the respectable, sit down, adult conversation and find a middle ground you will be handed your collection back.

 

looking through pocket change.... kill me now.

 

Fortunately, there are other hobbies. Remember, life is lived offline. Don't get to bogged down with the nerd herd. Get outside, work on interpersonal relationships and explore the area around you. You can always go back to coins when you are old and don't want to be around your wife who nags you all the time so you sit at your table in the basement or garage and look at round pieces of metal through a magnifying glass.

 

I have other things that I do, but even then coin collecting is always there.

Have patience, and tell them that it's one of the best ways to learn history.

 

I know my demons have changed a bit.

it use to be girls,drugs, and rock and roll

now its Ebay and a bowl of ice cream!

 

time for a new family

 

Your parents obviously value education so I'm sure they wouldn't be dumb enough to just throw out your coins. I am sure they've probably just put them away. Try to work hard and show them how much work you can do and maybe they will give them back.