Yeah, my parents are bent on picking a study field for me. I find it very annoying but there is really nothing much I can do, I mean, they’re paying for it. But can I at least find some little fun in their choice for me? I really wish I could convince them— cos that choice of theirs, it’s totally boring!
How do I tell my parents I’m not entirely cool with their choice of career for me?
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Find a comfortable time to sit them down and run them through your ideas. Present yourself clearly and make your points known firmly. Once your parents see you’re not capable of making your own decisions, especially a serious one like picking a career, they will make the decisions for you. Every parent wants the happy of their child. However, you know your interests, you know your strengths and weakness. Only you can determine that career you will enjoy doing. I bet you don’t want to live your whole life in regrets of what you should’ve done but failed to do.
If you are still a few years away from 18, then tell them what they want to hear. Do not argue about this as you’re living at home and until you’re old enough (18). At 18, you are a Legal Adult and can pretty much do what you want to do. If you’re over 18, reasonably tell them that you don’t want to do this. You do not feel comfortable with it. If you want to be treated as an adult then you have to show this in your actions and words.