I felt this pressure from my parents too. They didn’t say it so directly but they used other tactics, guilt and unwarranted advice. My Chinese friends and Jewish friends and Indian friends all seem to have their own version of it.

I believe that it holds us back more than anything. I should have focused all my energy on being an artist, if I had I would have accomplished all my dreams already. But they convinced me to be scared of my dreams because the risk was higher. Now they regret it and admit that I was right but they think I should cut my losses and give up on the dream. I’ve put my foot down this time and said no way.

Trying not to resent them because they were only trying to protect me the way they thought was best. But it’s my life and I am making that very clear now.

Your comment made me think of this song: