I finished my college,then i took break since i had operations then went back and now doing masters pursuing phd soon.My parents whenever they meet friends or relatives lie,act strange,weird,fib about what im doing.I dont understand since i feel im doing my masters and ill be pursuing my phd after it why they behave this way.Next month relatives,friends,family are gathering how do i set record straight since i wont be attending event as ive got exams i dont want my parents to lie,fib,act strange,weird when they are asked what im doing since im proud im doing masters and pursuing phd after it.
2006-10-26 07:16:57 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Other - Family & Relationships
Stand tall, look them in the eye and proudly say with a smile what you're pursuing. You should be proud of that! You're old enough to speak for yourself!
2006-10-26 07:19:29 · answer #1 · answered by chefgrille 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe they are wondering if you will ever be something besides a "professional student". Don't worry. When you start earning the Ph.D. money and drive a Corvette, etc., the shoe will be on the other foot. They then will be asking you for loans, etc.
In the mean time, tell them all to mind their own business. If your parents won't fess up to the truth, send an email to one and all telling them the truth. If you let the lies go on, you will be living with the lies all the rest of your student years. Stand up for yourself. You are supposed to be highly educated, though your typing shows maybe a high school mastery. If you don't, they will think you are nothing else.
2006-10-26 14:27:55 · answer #2 · answered by Captain Cupcake 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
u just tell everyone u r studying for ur masters.most people dont go on to get it,they stop at 2 or 4 years.u r de facto demonstrating superior intelligence just by the fact u were accepted into a masters program.ur parents behaviour is bizarre,considering all u've accomplished despite health setbacks,and the fact that u'll have a doctorate-well,they should be bragging about u,not putting u down !!!!dont let them lie,if they try ,say loudly and firmly"i'm studying for my phd>"believe me,everyone will be impressed by that- y ur parents arent,i cant imagine !!!!!
2006-10-26 14:25:31 · answer #3 · answered by Lyn K 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I understand. Except I dropped out of my Masters to write full time. It's your life. If your parents aren't going to be proud of you and lie about what you're doing, that's their problem.
Tell them how it hurts you and if they don't change it just make sure you clear up the record anytime you talk to anyone they've been talking to.
For this event. You can't do anything if you won't be there and, since you won't be there, who cares? Seriously? Don't worry so much about what your parents and their friends think. Be proud of yourself and accept that your parents are slightly shallow and just weird.
2006-10-26 14:23:00 · answer #4 · answered by KeM 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
first congrads on pursuin your masters and phd. good for you. then if your parents are shamed of you that they find the need to lie, act strange or weird when someone asks them about you, just let it be. if anyone asks you you tell them the truth. tell your folks that if anyone asks about you, say that they dont know and to call you directly.
parents are weird some times. it happens.
2006-10-26 14:23:34 · answer #5 · answered by lasalle_1986 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Leave them a letter or video explaining you're doing good in life and that they should be happy for you. You shouldn't worry or feel bad at all if you are succeeding so well.
2006-10-26 14:20:39 · answer #6 · answered by Angel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you asked them why they act like this?
I would sit down and talk to them. It's really the only way.
2006-10-26 14:19:44 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why would your parents lie about what you're doing? If you were my son, I would be so darn proud of you.
2006-10-26 14:25:41 · answer #8 · answered by Tonya L 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋