How do i convince my parents to let me leave home for university?

Question

i live in london. in a very religious hindu household, iv applied to sheffield hallam university to study law and i feel this will give me the best opportunity in life, i really want to go and have already talked to my parents and they'v said no ( there is no money issue its just that im the youngest), i can't see my self being happy moving out unless my parents are 100% okay with it! i need suggestions, also my brother is getting married next year in may and i was hoping to take a week off before the wedding to come and stay in london , will this be possible or would i be missing important lectures and exams, any advice is welcome!!

Answer 1

Are there also schools near to your home to which you can apply, as a compromise with your parents? If so, then apply to those, and then wait to see which ones admit you. At that point, have a discussion with your parents about which schools you'd prefer, and why.

Let them know that you understand their concerns. That (be gentle about this) you'll have to leave home at some point, and that leaving home to go to university allows you to do so in a very safe way. You'll be with fellow students, and studying. They know you, and they raised you well, and you won't forget any of the lessons you learned from them. Tell them there will be other Hindus there. In fact, if you know any other Hindus at Sheffield Hallam - perhaps students from other families that your parents know, or someone who knows someone in their social circle - have parents talk to parents.

Answer 2

I've had the same problem. I told my mom that I'm coming back . . . . you cant live with out your family. Plus, it'll give you a chance to experience new things with other people. Plus, your an adult and if their is no money issue . . then why not? If you dont go you'll always regret this. Would you rather regret it or live with the guilt of going? Do not miss school because you'll miss out on the discussions and then you will fall behind. Maybe just leave 2 days before the wedding.

TELL THEM U WILL COME BACK  :)

DON'T MISS SCHOOL BECAUSE ITLL LEAD TO MORE ABSENCES

Answer 3

Holding out for your parents' 100% approval is, frankly, stupid. You are the most important thing in their lives, probably the only reason that they're still together. They are scared for you, and they're scared for themselves. You need to make it clear that you are going with or without their approval, but tell them that you would really feel better if they supported you. Cry. That always helps some.