My parents don’t support my dreams

Believe in yourself no matter what

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Everyone says you have a fantastic voice. Or you’re very good at math. Or you can convince anyone to buy anything.

These words mean a lot to you. Because your dream of being a singer. Or going back to school. Or starting a business. In short, you can’t wait to achieve your dream. But there’s just one thing: your parents don’t agree.

Maybe they want you to stay at home. Maybe they think girls shouldn’t have their own money. You’ve tried to convince them. You’ve had many heart-to-heart talks with them. But nothing has changed.


It’s normal to feel bad about it. But remember, your parents were born way before you. In their time, it wasn’t normal for girls to do certain things. They may not even understand what you want to do. So be patient with them. Don’t frown or pout. You’ll only make things worse.

You can’t force people to see what you see. You can’t control their feelings. What you can do is work very hard. Push yourself and do your best.

It’s not that easy to believe in yourself when your parents don’t. But it can be done.

First, find other people who support your dreams. It could be your cousin, aunty, best friend, or a trusted adult. When things get tough, they’ll cheer you on. They might even help you talk to your parents. And it might just work.

Next, find successful people who have achieved your dream. Pick someone from your area or from a similar background to you. Find out how they achieved their goals, then tell your parents about it. This will help convince your parents that you too could succeed.

Last but not least, don’t give up. To succeed, you have to be determined. So enter for that singing competition. Keep solving math. Learn a new skill. These things will get you to the top.

Over time, your parents will come around. They’ll be so proud of you. They’ll tell the whole world you’re their child. Sounds crazy, right? Wait and see.

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Move closer to God

March 20, 2022, 7:58 p.m.

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ok thanks

ok thanks

blieve in yourself and pray without season

March 20, 2022, 7:58 p.m.

just believe in urself

March 20, 2022, 7:58 p.m.

Don't stop Believing, it is Good to believe your dreams and it is mature to talk to your parents why they chose want the want you to do neglecting your own opinion. #Be Focus and Informative.

March 20, 2022, 7:58 p.m.

2become an actress has been my aspiration,and dat's what am talented with. but my parent keep on telling me i can't go 2 dat aspect..pls hw am i going 2 convince dem? i need ur answers...still a student!

March 20, 2022, 7:57 p.m.

My dream is to become a teacher,, but no one to sponsor me in dat matter,,, but since it is my dream i will try my possible best to make my dream comes true,, with God all things ar possible

March 20, 2022, 7:57 p.m.

I love writing singing and drawing but I want to be a neurosurgeon

March 20, 2022, 7:56 p.m.

I'd love to be an engineer... But no one likes the idea

March 20, 2022, 7:56 p.m.

I love writing i hope to be like a renowned writer but i feel inferior and i am unable to publish my work i feel discouraged

March 20, 2022, 7:56 p.m.

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Hello we have a similar vision can we be friends?

Ah wanted to go into acting,fashioning or singing but my dad said dat acting is not gud so many immoral fings happen,pls big sis wat do ah do

March 20, 2022, 7:54 p.m.