Family Support?

[ADentalHopeful]

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Does anyone here have a family that doesnt support going to school for as long as you need to so u can become a dentist?
anyone else sick of the same old complaint : "but u dont have money for that darlin"
Is there a way to gain support / interest in my wishes

or am I going to have to stick it through alone?

(btw, im 18 so they still think they have a say in every detail of my life including my education and where i go to university... 🙁 unfortunately... even tho i pay it myself.. *shudder*)
anyone in this mid b/w adolesence /young adulthood phase where they think if they desire to go to school for 8 years than it should be their choice??
I just want to break free...
*sigh*🙁

 

[Zerconia2921]

Does anyone here have a family that doesnt support going to school for as long as you need to so u can become a dentist?
anyone else sick of the same old complaint : "but u dont have money for that darlin"
Is there a way to gain support / interest in my wishes

or am I going to have to stick it through alone?

(btw, im 18 so they still think they have a say in every detail of my life including my education and where i go to university... 🙁 unfortunately... even tho i pay it myself.. *shudder*)
anyone in this mid b/w adolesence /young adulthood phase where they think if they desire to go to school for 8 years than it should be their choice??
I just want to break free...
*sigh*🙁

Dont listen to what they say they are the product of their enviornment and dont know the opportunites outside where you live are ( i mean this most respectfully because they are your parents) but sometimes we have to break free and prove to them that we are able to stand on our own two feet. Stuck it out I get the same nagging too but I dont take it personal because my parents are always forcing me to get married lolz but thats another story

 

[ssb6]

Dont listen to what they say they are the product of their enviornment and dont know the opportunites outside where you live are ( i mean this most respectfully because they are your parents) but sometimes we have to break free and prove to them that we are able to stand on our own two feet. Stuck it out I get the same nagging too but I dont take it personal because my parents are always forcing me to get married lolz but thats another story

Lol must be some story. Sounds a bit too typical of traditional parents. Its your life, live it up like you want.

 

[Chuda2008]

I am sorry that you don't have the support that you would like, but I would not stress out about their apprehension towards dental school because they will have four years of undergrad to get used to the idea. During that time your relationship/family dynamic will most likely shift towards them viewing you as an adult. When you apply to dental school they will most likely view you as an adult and be proud of your accomplishments and hard work. Good luck and for now, focus on succeeding in undergrad so that you will be a competitive dental school candidate when the time comes. 🙂

 

[Zerconia2921]

Lol must be some story. Sounds a bit too typical of traditional parents. Its your life, live it up like you want.

haha yea typical indian parents

 

[youngmc27]

Do what you want to. They will respect your descision if you work hard and put your heart in to what you want.

 

[DMD-2-B]

Does anyone here have a family that doesnt support going to school for as long as you need to so u can become a dentist?
anyone else sick of the same old complaint : "but u dont have money for that darlin"
Is there a way to gain support / interest in my wishes

or am I going to have to stick it through alone?

(btw, im 18 so they still think they have a say in every detail of my life including my education and where i go to university... 🙁 unfortunately... even tho i pay it myself.. *shudder*)
anyone in this mid b/w adolesence /young adulthood phase where they think if they desire to go to school for 8 years than it should be their choice??
I just want to break free...
*sigh*🙁

just do your own thing and don't fill them in on every detail of your life. Take your classes, get A's, get accepted and start making your dream reality. This is a true test of your self-confidence. As your family does their best to bring you down, stand strong and keep your vision in mind. Once you're in dental school and away from them, things will get better and they may THEN realize you were right.

 

[La Dentista]

This could be coming from my lack of support growing up,

But do you really need the support of your family to succeed? I don't think so.
They can tell you things that may discourage you... but it's you who chooses whether to be discouraged or not.

Family can be important and all, but sometimes their words don't have an ounce of meaning. Do whatever you can, say what you need to say to keep your stance and keep them at bay with knocking you down.


Don't be bothered by it, that's the first thing you should consider.