Parents being completely ridiculous, advice welcome.?

Question

I'm leaving for school in a few days and my dad completely freaked out when I told him I'm not going to sing in a choir/singing group thing, citing reasons such as "Your ear is so good and "You're so talented, etc. etc."
Now I liked choir in high school and sang in another all-guys group because I had to, but I hated it. (I prefer mixed choirs to all-guys groups) They think I'm just being stubborn and just doing the opposite to irritate them.
They just don't quite get that the music crowd just isn't my crowd, you know. (My crowd tends to be a mixture.)

Answer 1

it could be that they fear you aren't going to get involved or that you're dumping something they thought you loved and that you are obviously good at. if you're into music, try another way to get involved in it. choir isn't the only way.

Answer 2

Sometimes people with more life experience can see things clearer than those without. He probably just thinks you could be wasting your talents. Why don't you try a mixed choral group in school. It seems like you liked that in high school.

Also - if mom and dad are footing the bill for college/university you may want to consider doing something to appease them.

Answer 3

Hey man, it's time to grow up, they can't control aspects like this of your life and likewise you can't allow them to do so. It's a tough transition for them but they are holding on too tight and you might as well just use this issue to show them you aren't going to bullied into doing everything as THEY see fit.

Answer 4

ur dad probably thinks u have real talent and doesnt want to see u stop oing something he has enjoyed watching u do. just tell him u understand but its not good for you right now.

Answer 5

well the spice of life is great also so continue on and behappy. they can't live through you.

Answer 6

If you dont like it then dont do it. If they wont listen to you then just let it be their problem, not yours.