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Creative Well-Being & pleasing parents

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"My Parents Don't Support Me As An Artist"

DISCLAIMER: This vid...feels risky. I'm praying to god that this doesn't come off wrong--I am NOT at ALL trying to bash young artists, call anyone untalented, or discourage anyone from becoming an artist. My main point was that support comes from hard work, not the other way around.

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Advice for Artists Whose Parents Want Them to Be Engineers

How could I come home to my refugee parents, who worked seven days a week in their grocery store, and tell them that I wanted to read Jane Austen and the Romantic poets, and major in English, a language they didn’t speak in their own home?

Viet Thanh Nguyen

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What to Do When Your Parents Don’t Support You Becoming an Artist

I was one year into my Biology degree when I realized my passion in life was art. However, I knew my parents wouldn’t approve of me being an artist. If you’re on the same boat, keep reading.

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My Family Doesn’t Support My Music, What Can I Do About It?

The first step to overcoming their objections and fears is to be assured in your choice. You must take responsibility for it.

David Andrew Wiebe

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15 Famous People Who Picked Careers Their Parents Disapproved Of

Choosing a career isn’t easy, especially when your parents object to your proposed line of work. But sometimes, ignoring their advice and following your dreams can land you in the history books—just like these 15 people who followed their passions and made an impact.

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