What is your lifelong dream?

My dad is against my lifelong dream 100% what should I do?

• Eversince I was 9, my dream was to become an artiste(a professional singer, dancer, entertainer) But my dad is 100% against it. I know coming from an asian family, we tend to get a ...show more

• Answer:

  Is there some reason that you are unable to do both? Your dad is concerned (and rightly so) that most people really do not make it in the world of entertainment. I know several amazing, brilliant, talented people who did not make it. One lives in a basement and repairs musical instruments to supplement his income from "gigs" and another does computer repair to try to support his family, but they are in financial trouble. My cousin spent her entire life trying to become an actress (she was super talented and also a dancer) but only got a couple of minor TV roles that did not pay the bills. She is now going back to school to support herself. Soooo.....what is your backup plan? There is no reason not to excel in music and art. In fact, your excellence will help you get into a better college. My daughter dances for hours every day and she is your age. However, she also is a top student. So, you can do both. If you do not shoot up to stardom (most people do not) you should have a back up plan. What can you do? Perhaps a teacher, or a professor of music even. This is a good job with a good salary. You should explain to your dad that a well-rounded student who does not just study all day is what colleges are looking for. Smart Asian kids with no life are a dime a dozen. Who knows, maybe you will be famous, I hope so. But if not, have a back up plan.