I mean is it like we should opt for the career our parents decide??Its true that our parents always want us to have the best..they always think about us...so should we always do as our parents say??
2007-10-18 01:27:09 · 20 answers · asked by @@@@@@@@ 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
Do what interests you. They want you to be successful and have a great life. Let them know you appreciate that and show them how your plan will work.
2007-10-18 01:29:44 · answer #1 · answered by Gone fishin' 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a child, yes, it is best to follow the rules and advice of your parents. As you mature, you will discover that you have interests that may be different from your parents -- and that's okay. It's always challenging for young adults to know which path in life to choose, such as deciding on a career.
My parents were the type that encouraged diversity. They also stressed the importance of researching bits of information that piqued my curiosity. By taking their advice, I was able to discover my own areas of interest -- and they are vastly different from the interests of my parents.
Yes, you may choose the career your parents think best for you -- but don't be surprised if along the way, you find something else more interesting. If this does indeed happen, no reason to feel guilty. Follow your interests, your passion, and you will be much more happy.
2007-10-18 09:49:59 · answer #2 · answered by tracy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you know what you want and have the drive to go after it? Lots of teenager dont have any real idea of what they want to do and just fall into whatever comes along. In that case your parents advice is as good as anything as they do want your best interests and are more experienced. The problem is that they might not know you very well and/or have funny ideas. I would suggest deciding if you are better with hands on work (eg carpenter) or head work (eg researcher) and then get either a apprenticeship or degree under your belt. Dont drift - big mistake, get a qualification. Even if you change your mind as you get older it will be a springboard to the next step in your life.
2007-10-18 08:37:31 · answer #3 · answered by pete the pirate 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, because if that career that your parents decide for you is not something you are interested in, then you are probably going to be bored and unhappy for the rest of your life. You should always go for something that interests you. Do something that you like, that makes you happy. You should find something that you might actually enjoy getting up for. Our parents raise us and help prepare us for the real world, but you are a human with a brain and should be able to make your own decisions.
2007-10-18 08:31:07 · answer #4 · answered by kelso 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should listen to your parents advice, but in the end you have to decide on a career that interests you and you wish to pursue.
We should not "always" do as our parents say but, also along with that, as long as you are living at home and under their care you should follow their rules. Some parents are over protective for different reasons from their past, but they should not "choose" a career for their children.
2007-10-18 08:38:54 · answer #5 · answered by pinelake302 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Parents want their children to succeed in life. They want to know that you will choose a career that will help them to become financially independent and not be dependent on them forever. A parent should motivate and encourage and if they have done their job, the child should feel confident and empowered to make their own choices -sound choices. A child should do the research and make sure when choosing a career that's it's one where they can get a job to be able to take care of themselves.
2007-10-18 09:27:13 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, Never do that. Most parents have plans for you to be big engineers and doctors. When you don't become one it breaks there heart. Have a talk with your parents say that you will decide what you wanna be when you are ready. There are millions of choices. Make your own, your old enough now to choose your own career.
2007-10-18 08:32:46 · answer #7 · answered by Runer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I didn't and ended with 3 kids and a wonderful hubby of 16 year and was told would never mount to any thing I have a lovely home kids who are great (at times)
a hubby WHO great again at times
I have a wonderful job and have a good life compared to less fortunate
do what you are happy to do if you want to try your parent way then give it a go what going to happen
1) u hate it and leave
2) u relies they were right and u have a ball
Parents are there to make sure kids do there best and achive we dont want to push or hurt our kids just want a good life for them and for them not to make mastakes we made but your life your choice...
2007-10-18 09:27:05 · answer #8 · answered by julz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
admittedly this is happening in most cases, they dont give their children a chance to decide their career for themselves. But no doubt, parents have the best of intentions when they do so but still is it a career the child can cope with?
2007-10-18 08:33:50 · answer #9 · answered by jimmybond 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Parents may always want whats best for you but sometimes their way is not the right way. They are human afterfall and prone to make mistakes. A career is something you will potentially doing for the majority of your life therefore do what you want to do and not what will please your parents.
2007-10-18 08:50:35 · answer #10 · answered by Malaika 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have your own brain, and you know where your own interests lie... your life and career are not up to your parents to decide. Especially if they want you to do something which you are totally disinterested in.
Making suggestions is ok... and giving our kids ideas isn't bad, but parents who live vicariously through their child's life, have issues.
Do what is best for YOU.. and live your life for yourself.
As individuals, we can only make ONE person in this life happy and content -- and that person is YOU.
2007-10-18 09:24:01 · answer #11 · answered by letterstoheather 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋