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How to let my parents know that I wanna make my own choice?

Okay so I am homeschooled, 16 years old and I hate it. But theres nothing I can do about it. And e ways, im starting college soon and because im still under 18 im still at home. I was planning on leaving at 18 because me and my bestfriend were ganna room at ut @ austin. (I went to public school until the 8th grade) and e ways, my parents told me they dont want me going to austin because it’s like a party town or something. I wanted to be a vet, but im not to good at mathematics, but im workin on it. My mother told me that me going into vet school seems very unlikely and that I should stay here in this sh*tty town (she didnt curse lol) and just go into a nursing program like my older sister did. The thing is I dont wanna be a nurse and since im the baby out of my family (3 older sisters) my mom wants me to stay near home. I’ve tried explaining this to them and they refuse to listen. My parents told us all that after we graduate we stay 2 or 3 years at home and then we’re allowed to leave. At 21!!! My oldest sister did that and she has a very good job as a nurse now and is making a very good amount of money, however I dont have the patience to stay here until im 21. I’ve been dying to leave since I was 14. Help?

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Answer #1

Thanks :) The 18 year old thing is a huge issue with my family because my second oldest sister left home at 18 moved in with her fiance. He turned out to be a total douche and was really abusive to her and almost killed her, and then she came home for a while. left again, got married to another douche and is now BACK home and pregnant. Are there and e other options besides saying im 18?

Answer #2

Once your 18 they can’t stop you. You are legally an adult,so yeah they can make you say home. I left the nest when I was 18,I’m 19 now. I did come back,but yeah,my mom couldn’t stop me. I stayed w/a friend for a while. Anyway. For college,try getting involed with this program called Vocational RehabilItation. Aka Voc Rehab. They can help you get a Pal Grant,which is like a loan you never hve to pay off for college. I don’t know what state you’re in,but you can google voc rehab and get their number and talk to them. That can be really helpful ^^

Answer #3

you shld tell them that you just want to be happy…say your 16 and your not a baby anymore…u have a little say in what you want to do…or rite them a letter…write a paper…do some research…don’t yell at them just tell them what you want…when your 18 you can make your own choices..thats a tough sitch…I hope all gets bette!

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