My Parents aren’t supportive of my going to college?
Ok so i am 13 years old. first, please don’t say i am too young to be thinking about college. yeah, i am still enjoying my young years, but i also like the idea of college. So anyways, i told my mom that i wanted to go to college at Cal Arts for videography. at first she thought it was a good idea, and then she said, “Maybe it would be a better idea if you picked a college closer to home” we live in Minnesota. But Cal Arts is the best art school in the country! And then today, it was SUPER hot. And i came inside and i said in front of my parents, “GOD IT IS SO HOT!” and then my step dad said, “And you want to live in california!” But i know california isn’t always that bad since i WAS born there. Cali is home in my heart. everyone in my family has been a part of something in the marines/navy/air force. and i was born on Camp Pendleton. My real dad lives in california also. And even he isn’t ecstatic about me going there, either. WTF. why is this happening and why isn’t my family being supportive? What should i do?
P.S i know it has nothing to do with financial costs. I have a college fund.
Maybe they feel that u r too young and that u don’t know what u really want.. But don’t be discouraged.. I think its great that ur thinking about college at such a young age..
Worry about this later. At 13 jus try and get good grades to get a scholarship.
That is odd. I think they want to make sure you are aware of other options before you decide your school 5 years before you actually go there.
Don’t worry, you can apply and go to any college you want to as long as you have no financial issues as you’ve said. Even though your parents pay for your tuition first, you will probably end up paying it back eventually anyways over the years after you’ve been there, so especially if you’ll ultimately be paying for it, you can go wherever you want.
Its cuz their gonna miss you and want you to be close to home. They dont wanna see their little girl thats all.
there scared your growing up. in your life you have to do what makes you happy, not what makes your mom happy, and i have learned this from experience. if that is where you want to go, and where you will be happy, then go. they will come around. it just might not be right now.
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They probably aren’t taking your future plans seriously because it’s so far in the future. Don’t worry i’m sure when the time comes they will support whatever decision you make it’s just not something they need to think about or deal with right now.
I think you’re EXTREMELY smart for thinking about your future at such a young age. Your mind is in the right place. My parents didn’t pay for my college education either, but I still finished. Follow your dreams. If Cali is in your heart, GO BACK.
your mom and step father want you to stay close to home. and this is just a guess but your father may just want time to get used to you going to california
You have it wrong. They just do not want you moving so far away. I wouldn’t worry about it now, things change a lot in 5 years. My parents were never once even slightly interested in my education at any point in my life and I paid my own way through two degrees. You do not need support to get a college education. It is nice to have it but it won’t stop you if you don’t have it….unless YOU let it stop you.
Maybe they love you too much for you to be away from them.
Idk, ask them . Honestly. You cant get the answers of your familys feelings here. Ask them, tell them you really wanna go to this school. Talk like your not an idiot. Be calm, respect their opinion, but give them yours aswell. Good luck