Not sure if this is the right place. I disagree with my parents on many things. I have aspirations that they think are stupid. I am highly academically inclined, unlike them. They put me down in a way, and it really makes me feel like crap. How do I get out of this mentality, and stop feeling weighed down by them? How do I stop worrying about what they think about my dreams?
Have you let them know what would be more helpful to you, and in what way?
What did they say and do?
Your parents may think “I didn’t go to college and my life worked out fine” but may not be aware of all the opportunities there are. They also may be afraid that you think you are better than them. Or they may think nif you want to go to college that they will have to pay money for that. They may not think that Math or whatever you are interested in is interesting at all and don’t understand why you like it.
I would suggest talking to adults that do understand. Can you talk with your guidance counselor about tthis? Chat with your favorite teachers during their office hours?
Look on the internet for “first-generation college students” and you will see many support resources.
What are you thinking about majoring in? Can you communicate that college will help you get a better paying job?