Scared

[ashley___]

So I have been thinking about wanting to do game art/design for the past two years now, however i havent told my parents about it yet because im scared. im scared of how theyll react, im scared that they wont support or at least accept me for this. but ive told everyone else (all of my friends, even my favourite teacher) about wanting to do this and they all support and encourage me. but what if i dont get the same from my parents? im not really open with them too so this is really scary for me.

I just used to lie to them about not knowing what uni course i want to take, but lately ive been lying/telling them that im thinking about doing an art related course, but again they keep talking about demand, which is just making me more afraid to tell them as im not sure if game artists are even in demand. i feel so bad as im able to tell the truth to everyone else so easily, however when it comes to my own parents ive just been lying.

I know they are just worried about my future and i know i have to tell them eventually, but my fear is stopping me and i dont know what to do anymore. 

[Croix]

Dear Ashley~

I read your other thread Tired and understand some of the pressures on you, trying to look after your little sister, helping your mum and doing homework and school. As you say yourself the constant pressure is getting to you so sometimes you resent your sister and are a bit grumpy around the house. You really do not need the extra pressure of hiding what you have wanted to do for the past couple of years.

Doing what you are interested in and enjoy, game art/design, could be a real tonic for you, giving you enjoyment, satisfaction and could take you away from the constant pressure.

I wonder if you were to reexamine your reluctance to confide n your parents. Are they so removed and negative the really are not approachable? They may have wondered why you can get impatient or cross, and your explanation may help them understand you better. 

Also many parents are only too pleased if their offspring have an ambition and knows what they want to do. It can be a real worry for a parent if their offspring seems directionless. 

I would guess that  at some stage, when you have to enroll in the course you want and start bringing work home the truth will come out anyway.

So what do you think?

Croix