I've been dancing ballet for half of my life. But now that i transferred to a much harder school, i sort of looked at ballet as a hindrance to my study time. Miriam Collge, PH? Yea..
I mean, we have long tests like every 2 weeks! And I have ballet every Friday and Saturday. I really just can't concentrate. And i'm beginning to run out of time for myself!!
But the problem is, both of my parents expect me to be a prima ballerina, i mean really! They tell me that we can participate in every international competition even if it costs a lot for as long as i become a good ballerina. How do i tel them that i want to stop? I'm afraid that they won't understand. And i'm also afraid that my teachers would get disappointed with me, and i'll never see my best friends again! Please help me!
2007-07-31 23:08:09 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Other - Family & Relationships
I would think that the best thing to do is just explain the situation to them. Tell them that you value your education more than balet at the moment and you are having a hard time concentrating on your studies due to the obligations of going to balet. I think that your parents should understand and relate. Your education IS the most important (even if you become a prima ballerina, how long could you possibly do that for? A solid education is the building blocks of financial success.
Good Luck,
J
2007-07-31 23:12:56 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honey just tell them what you just said in your question. Tell them that since you transferred you feel that ballet is a hindrance to your studies and time for yourself. Tell them you are becoming stressed and maybe even a little depressed over trying to carry such a full load. Explain that you really feel that something has to be put on the back burner otherwise you won't be able to perform at your full capacity in other areas. Tell them that you don't want to disappoint anyone but it is your life and you feel like everyone else has control of it.
In the end, it really is your decision. Yes, some may be disappointed, but disappointment will eventually fade away. Your parents have unconditional love for you. You can't live your life being controlled by the feelings of others. It is your feelings that matter most. If you make a mistake, you will learn from it. Good Luck
2007-08-01 06:19:59 · answer #2 · answered by hlp4U1799 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i guess the question is, do u enjoy the ballet, without all the pressure? is it fun, are u good ? do u feel good doing it? and is it worth the sacrifice? to be good at anything does involve a sacrifice, how much, depends on you. you need to decide what u want to do, so that u can approach your parents with a firm decision, no ifs or buts, u have to decide for yourself. if u can't make it, don't want to make it, or don't have the confidence to make it, u have to make a stand. but remember that a lot of parents live out their dreams through their children. maybe they wish they had been good at something. ultimately parents want everything for their children, esp if they never had the opportunity. break it gently, if that is what u decide. explain it in your own words, but make sure you are sure, first. maybe u can teach, u might not be the drawcard that alot of others are, but it is a career, or hobby, your choice.
2007-08-01 06:18:06 · answer #3 · answered by ari 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think that your really passionate about ballet an i think jus because youv been side tracked it doesnt mean u shud giv it up u should feel lucky that ur parents are willin to pay for everything, tell them that schools gettin in the way and if it means u get to stay in ballet an keep all your friends then i suggest changin schools
2007-08-01 06:11:17 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
ok in situations like this do the following
bring a paper and write in it the advantages of beening a dancer and count them and in other paper write the advantages of stop dancing and count them .... then decide . if that does't work just think deeply in it without involving feelings ... becouse in the end it is ur life not ur parents ... and if they got upset they will forget with time ..... :) good luck
2007-08-01 06:16:15 · answer #5 · answered by jo n jo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hmm.....i understand its difficult 2 handle 2 things @ a tym.....ur parents & ur obsession 4 dancing ballet shud b a second priority...i think u shud first concenterate on ur studies....lets get genuine, with out a degree its nt quite possible 2 achieve ne thing dese days......so do practise ur talent.but @ d same tym take studies seriously..i know it may sound "Easier said dan done".........but ders no odr go...
All d best....!!!
2007-08-01 07:09:01 · answer #6 · answered by Desert Rose 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just set down and talk to both your parents and tell them just what you wrote here
it is to hard on you and tell them that maybe they can slack the danceing to one time a month or something but you got to talk to them
2007-08-01 06:14:19 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need to talk to your parents,i am sure they will understand,i would think school would be more important,then ballet,plus you need to do what is right for you
2007-08-04 11:17:43 · answer #8 · answered by tnsupermomwhit 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's your life, you have to stick to your guns
2007-08-01 06:10:47 · answer #9 · answered by puppies.sunshine 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋