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I hate being nagged about this! why won't she stop?

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So today my aunt,my uncle and I were in the living room talking about school and stuff,and then my aunt started telling me I need to do good and what not so I told her im trying and stuff and I'll do my best,and then she was like "You need to get into a decent college so you get a good education and then once your out of college you can get a good job" and I was telling her I don't plan on college because what I want to do with my life doesn't need college and I know I need a back up but I really don't care enough to make a plan B,plus I don't wanna deal with another 4 years +.My dream is to become musician.Im in a band,and on the other hand im helping out a local band in my town.I mean im only 14 BUT I have things set,im not saying i'll be big when im 18 but I won't be sitting around the house and not being out there.But my aunt is trying to push college in my face and I understand it's important that I get a good education and that my aunts only nagging me cause she cares but it's annoying,Im only 14 I don't wanna be told I must pick a college and I must start studying to become a doctor or something like that(she wants me to become a doctor).If I get good grades it's for myself,not to impress a college,or my family.but even though I tell her what my plan in life is she doubts it and she says I have to go to college when im 18 or else im getting kicked out of the house.

I don't want to nor will I stress about college,I have 4 more years to worry about all that,but what can I tell my aunt to get her off my case about this whole thing? I told her everything I said here and she said she doesn't care.

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  1. It might be annoying and by no means do you have to pick a college yet, but you really should consider going to college.  Not to be pessimistic, but I have known plenty of really talented musicians that never got a big break.  It comes down to being lucky.  So you should at least get a college education just in case fate isn't on your side.


  2. Being a musician is fine and all, just make sure to have a back up plan. You know you can also go to college to study music, and the music business. Take some courses, so you don't get taken!

  3. You're still awfully young. I know in my experience, high school was like dog years. It's wonderful that you have goals already at a young age, but you have plenty of time ahead of you to figure out what career path you want to take. I think it's weird your aunt is already focused on college when you haven't even made it through high school yet. If I were you, I'd tell your aunt that you're just trying to focus on right now. You're going to try and do your best during the year, and you don't have any set plans for after high school yet, then you could try directing the conversation in a more positive direction - for example, after school activities you plan on taking up, talking about a new teacher you're going to have, or just talking about what subjects your excited to take THIS year. Enjoy your time being a kid, keep playing music and keep your chin up, just remember to keep school a priority!

  4. Alright-first of all maybe the auntie is being a little nag but only cuz she loves you. Take the advice-get good grades and go to college. So what if you have a plan to be in a band for the rest of you life-many people do and never make it. Maybe you will but at least if it fails you have some college under you. You don't have to go for four years. there are many programs that are 2 years and still allow for advancement with careers. Try nursing, or computer technology-or get a degree in music for heaven's sake. These days you have to have a college ed. or you will suffer later. Don't wait until you are married with kids to do-it's way harder!! Plus college will be the time of you life! Trust me-

  5. You're right, you are young and have 4 more years to consider.  Just be sure you do well in your current school in case you do decide to go to college over the next 4 years.  You don't want to be in a position where you can't get into college b/c you didn't think you were going and didn't get good grades.

    Don't argue with your aunt about it.  Just go along with it and at least you wont' have to argue with her for the next 4 years.  

    If you want to be a musician, you can while you are goign to college.  You can take music classes or buisness classes....you'll learn how to manage your own career.  You can earn $$ playing at college parties, while getting your degree in music.  

  6. You need a backup plan.  Consider college.  You don't necessarily have to be a doctor.  There are lots of careers to choose from.

  7. Um most musicians go to college.  

  8. just  tell here

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