Should I give up my dream because my parents don't support me?
Without proper context, it is hard to provide an answer. However, I would make the following observations.Children’s interests shift over time. It is a rare child who at age 9 has the same interests as at age 13. Most of their dreams are little more than passing fancies. Two years ago my son wanted to become an actor. Then he learned French language and fell in love with it. Now he wants to become a French poet! Somewhere in-between, his idol was Roger Federer for a few months.Many children confuse hobbies with professions. Maybe there are 200 photographers in your country who make a reasonable living as a photographer, but there are millions of doctors, engineers, lawyers who make a better living from their professions. And many pursue their hobbies (such as photography) in their spare time. If pursuing a hobby full-time as a profession is your dream, not many sane parents would support you.Talent matters. How much raw talent do you have in the area that you are passionate about? My approach has been to let my children do whatever they want - soon they realize that there are far more talented and dedicated children out there with whom they simply cannot compete, and then they move to their next dream.People that are truly passionate about something are willing to give up a lot for its pursuit. Your level of passion is determined by how much, and what you are willing to sacrifice. I meet youngsters all the time who claim to be passionate about something, but are not willing to give up anything for it.All the talk these days about “follow your dreams” is misguiding a lot of the youngsters. As a father, my most important obligation is to help my children become financially independent. If one of them shows truly exceptional talent in any endeavor, I would be open to supporting him. I suggest you find a way to demonstrate to your parents that you have truly exceptional level of talent and single-minded dedication to the area that you want to pursue.And don’t listen to people who tell you to never, ever give up. It is all too easy to dish out such stupid advice over Quora. People who write such things behave differently in their own lives or when their own children’s future is at stake.
My parents say I suck at singing. My friends say I sound like the lead singer of The Cranberries. I got a gold medal at a large singing contest. Why do my parents tell me to shut up, that I suck, and to quit singing? I'm a 16-year-old female.
any time a parent angers over the greatness of their child,, its simply Jelousy, or Distate within themselves,They dislike themselves so much, that anything good coming from their child must be garbage, never good enough, in their eyes, Or you are living the life they would have liked to live, and so they were told they could not 'have fun' and so they are stuck with that view on the world.Parents from the baby boom generation are Wild, its like its their goal to not let their children prosper in emotion strength, becuase then they will keep coming back to the parent requesting advice anout the world,and the thing is the world is no longer what it was when they were young, everything is vastly differentopportunities were greater then, now one needs a specific gift to offer the world. to wow the boss or ppl around you.It comes down to how you want your life to be, realize you are parts of your parents, you are not them ! and need not carry out their wishes of you, they'll never really be happy with how you develop, because they hold unrealistic visions of who you are.Once you love yourself then you can be happy of how your family or friends succeeds,Can offer support to others, can find that positive life source when you only care for what you feel, or want in life.once ya remove the idea of measuring up to your parents ideals, the freedom fills your heart with hope and motivation to live fully as you are,
My girlfriend thinks she can sing but can't, what should I do?
Coming from a girl I know that my boyfriend is honest but also kind and sweet…if there is something like I don't look good in a shirt or something then he'll tell me but in a way that makes me laugh so I don't get upset. Hope this helps…only coming from one girls perspective
Parents are ruining my dreams?(10 points)?
I'm 15 almost 16 female. I've a dream of being a musician. My parents are against the idea. I'm a freshman. I can't live without making my dreams come true. This is the only thing that keeps me excited for living. I do have the voice and they said it before. My dad was shocked when he heard me before singing. My friends,teachers, heard me. Even my grandma who auditioned for singing and was the 1st place. Told me I do have the voice. I'm so worried. About my dreams. I need to get that. I'm sure that I've no work better than singing. I don't think I'll be good in anything else except being a musician. What should I do?? I need to reach my dream. They want me to be a teacher/engineer:..etc. and I hate it all. I don't like these stuff. I sing since I was 1 year old. I bought a camera for posting videos on YouTube. But I dunno how to start. I dunno what to do about it. Can someone advice me? Please. It's my dream. And I'm willing to die for it. And I gotta protect that. But I need some advice ~ thanks!
My parents won't let me sing, What do I Do?
I want to become a singer later on in the future, i am 14 years old, and started singing at age of 12, The problem is that Every time i start singing to my mom, she is always telling me to Study, to Read, Work on education, on school, and every time she says that, i start crying from the inside, without my mom noticing that i am crying. My dad buys me what i want, but doesn't support me. A few months ago, my dad bought me a Recording Package, but i don't know how to use it, he told me to check out tutorials on how to setup, and start recording music, i told my dad to help me, and when i show him the video, he acts like he doesn't care, and i know that he doesn't care, My parents believe that Education/ School is the most important thing in Life, they don't care about what i want to be in the future, and i know school goes first, but it is just not fair that other Teenagers like me get to live their dream, and not me, i already have plans for the future, At age of 18 i will go audition for American Idol, but i just can't wait to grow up and become more than a teenager, i am always telling my friends that i wish i was 18 right now, because the things that i want to do right now, like going audition or performing on stage, that will never happen right now because i don't get support from my parents, they don't care about my dream, all they care about is Education, It's not fair for other teen like me that are already living their dream and not me, What do i do?
My dream is to become a singer when I grow up, can I trust it?
If you know that you have it and you know that you will make a slight difference in the Music Business somehow, rather if it's good music or being a great celebrity, then go for it. If you are passionate about it more than anything, if that's all you think about and if you see yourself doing this occupation for the rest of your life, then go for it. Again, you have to have it. I know there's singers who don't have it and they are still singers but I am talking about bringing it! I am 23 years old and I have been wanting to sing professionally for along time. I am more passionate about it now though. I write my own songs because I am going to be a singer someday and write my own music. I know what kind of artist I will become because of my songwriting, which has helped me find myself concerning singing tremendously. I used to be worried if I didn't have what it takes because I don't have a powerful voice. But writing my songs and hearing them in my head, I have found my voices and I am going to use them! No one today does the songs and sings the way that I do, no one. So even though I question myself and my ambition, I know that I have to pursue this dream because I keep having something tell me that I am going to be big. Now I don't know if that is me or a gut feeling, but whatever it is, it is strong. I am so passionate about becoming a successful and famous singer that I decided when I find a job and finish college, I am going to create a demo. What I am saying to you is, if you have this feeling telling you that you are for this industry-go for it. I know where you are coming from. I get how you feel. I feel this way everyday. All I think about is making number one singles, being in the top 5 and 10 countdowns. I wonder how other celebrities would view me. Would people love my music? Will I become one of the biggest entertainers of all time? I think about all of this and I want it so badly and I am going to get it! Yes! Because I want this more than anything for myself.