Ok so here is the problem. I have been living a big fat lie. All my family believe that I am studying to be a primary schoool teacher but i actually changed my Major to Occupational Therapy and I enjoy it. The reason I havent told my family is because I fear they will disapprove. Every time I make a decision about anything they disapprove. This is the only lie I have ever told in my life and its not fun but its kind of a lose lose situation I feel. If I tell them then I will have to deal with them making me feel inferior and they just love crushing my self esteem and self confidence. But If I keep lying then I feel guilty for not telling the truth. If they were supportive in my path I choose in life then I would have told them straight away but I have so much fear that has built up I keep ignoring it. I know what most peoples answer would be to this (kind of obvious) but how do I tell them? What would be the best thing to say that wouldnt allow them to crush my self esteem?
2007-10-29 15:51:03 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
If you feel it's the right path for you to take, and that Occupational Therapy will lead you to a good career and a good life, then take the path and screw what anyone else says. But if you really need to tell your family, it's better to just break the ice now. Good Luck with life!
2007-10-29 16:03:59 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My goodness, it's your life and you need to stand up for what you want to do with it. I can't imagine anything more miserable than choosing a career based on what someone else wants you to do. So what if they don't like it?
Tell them that you want to devote your life to helping people but teaching just isn't for you. This way you can work with people of all ages and make a big difference in the quality of their lives. Just telling them that you are taking control of your life ought to be enough to give your self confidence a big boost. Never let anyone bully you into doing something you don't want to do.
2007-10-29 16:02:41 · answer #2 · answered by notyou311 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is your life! Don't let anyone discourage you from a career you enjoy. Why don't you just let them hear it when they call your name at graduation? That way you know they will know the truth and you won't have to worry about them discouraging you before you are done with your degree.
2007-10-29 16:01:57 · answer #3 · answered by WhyMe? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you really dont want to tell them write a letter that is supposed to be for them but do not mail it or email them and tell them something about you having your right to have your own path since it is your career and future
hope it helped!
2007-10-29 15:58:11 · answer #4 · answered by 1o1prettygurl1o1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Okay, so let's pretend that you jump out and just tell them all about it.
Let's also pretend that, worst case, I dunno, they hate you?
Just ask yourself -- Who is living your life? If you're not living it, then I suggest you start.
2007-10-29 15:56:25 · answer #5 · answered by Kiddo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's your life, who cares what they think?
2007-10-29 16:24:39 · answer #6 · answered by xchasingsummerx 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋