I hate my dad!

[ohioeh]

I hate my dad... He doesn't respect my choices in life, he thinks that I have to learn science and math to get a good job but my passion is making films *btw i have won every film festival I have put my films into* so I am not bad at making them, I love making a playing video games *he's old generation so he doesn't understand tech.

I am also not very good at school so my father blames the things I do on those things which may or may not be true but that is not the sole factor of why I am not doing so well. I don't know what to do, he's an idiot who just because he works hard doesn't mean he knows what he's doing, I've directed a film with 76 people working on it, and yet he still thinks I am a failure... I'm only 16!!!

[vLiinx]

your dad doesn't really believe your a failure. no matter what he says, and how insulting it is, just ignore it and try to prove him wrong. do everything you can to make him proud even if he doesn't show it.
his point is to make you prove him wrong, he is hard on you because he loves you. If he doesnt respect thats his problem. They have nothing to do with him. I want to live in america, my parents say it will never work out. But i am going to try. No matter what they say. Because at the end of the day, its all about what you want.

[Hypers]

Tell your dad that you want to work in the film industry. Most likely he's still going to disagree with you but there isn't really anything you can do about it. Just be yourself. At the end of the day it's your life.

[Living For Love]

You just need to prove him that you're already grown up and can make your own decisions. He loves you and because of that he's afraid that you might not get a good life making films. Remember that, although he's your father, and you have to respect him, you're the only one that can decide what to do with your life. Just do what makes you happy, and follow your dreams. Don't let anyone or anything get in your path.

[Starsong]

All parents are like that, your dad is just more expressive. It means he cares.
If you are a parent, your main priority is to watch your child grow and make sure they have the skills needed to live a successful life. They worry that if you choose to be a film maker, despite you being good at it now and that it's your passion, that you may not get a lucrative job out of it.

He probably wants you to get a typical job, like an engineer or doctor, just so he can not worry. Just prove him wrong by doing what you do (:

[MartyG]

I hope that after reading all that's above....you will think a little differently about your dad and his ultimate goals for you.
Parents do have goals for their kids....and one of your dad's goals seems to be to have you achieve a well-balanced education....in an effort to keep as many doors open for you as possible.

What if.....you apply for a film director's job after school.....only to be told that you need a college degree or whatever? Your dad is trying to see that you succeed in school....something that's very important for our generation.

Ultimately your goals will overrule your dad's goals.....when you're 18 you can do what you want.....It sounds like your dad just wants to deliver you to that date with all your warranties still in effect....and all your maintenance up to date.....

What's keeping you from doing well in school? Want to talk about it? We're very good listeners here....

Marty

PS: Welcome to VT!

[Luminous]

As an actor I understand what you mean. A lot of adults think it is extremely rare to succeed in the film industry but that's not true. Explain to him how you feel and why you want to be in this industry. Prepare some convincing and logical reasons first. If you were to create a presentation of some sort it would be cheesy but likely convincing, depending on your dad's character.

[Castle of Glass]

though i am not planning on getting into going into the preforming arts, I am planning on going into Computer security, but my parents think that only business school will get you a future. But i say do what you want. But i say talk with your parents about it, even if they don't support you with it. Or you can just get an oscar or emmy and then say in your face parents :P