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Question: How do i convince my mother to let me follow my dreams!?
ok!.!.!. i'm 13!. i have a very active and creative mind [or so i've been told] ever since i was six ive wanted to be a veternarian and i havent given up on it yet!. but when i was seven i met some people and they liked me so i was enrolled in an acting school that took place twice a week!. i dropped out because i was doing that!. i was taking horse-back-riding!. and i was a cheer leader!. well now i want to go back to the acting school and my mom thinks it will interfere with my concentration on school and that if i do it i will give up on veternary practices and rely on acting!. im really good at acting and i've been in like three commercials and i want to go big and travel!. is there any way that i can convince her that i can act, concentrate on school, and still get good grades so i won't lose my chances of a scholorship once i get into highschool!?Www@QuestionHome@Com
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The only way is to actually do it and let the results speak for themselves!. While still in school, try also juggling either the acting class or possibly a school play/something else acting-related, but also continue getting good grades!. If she sees you can balance and knows how much you want this, she would be a fool to stand in your way!.Www@QuestionHome@Com
Not likely, but tell her what you are going to stop doing so you can do acting, like all the other extra stuff!. If you are going to be an actor before you are 18, your mom is going to have to sign for everything you do, so you have to show her you are serious about it, can keep your grades up and do it and what you really need to do is be in all the plays so that other parents will tell you mom how great you are, that may do the trick!.Www@QuestionHome@Com
It's hard to say without actually knowing any of you!. But most parents are at least open-minded enough to give something a trial run of sorts!. You could ask for a trial period of time where you pursue the goals you have while proving that you can do it and still be successful at the goals -she- hopes to see you succeed in!. It might be hard work, but if you really want it, it may be worth it!.
It would be helpful if you could have other adults vouch for your abilities, especially other adults that she already knows and trusts!. Parents don't always take their children's statements as seriously as they should, but they often listen to other adults they view as being "responsible" types!.
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CAN you!? That is the question, here!. I'm sorry if this sounds like I don't believe in you, but what you're talking about is extremely difficult!. First of all, a lot of people work their whole lives trying to break into acting and never get anywhere!.
If you just want to "go big and travel", then don't get into acting!. Success is hardly a guarantee!. If you go into acting as a profession, do it because you love to do it, not for fame!.
Now if you DO become successful, the fact of the matter is: WILL you give up on being a vet!? This sort of acting school costs a lot of money and implies a life choice that kids at 13 have a hard time making!. Do you want to be a vet, doing acting on the side, or do you want to only act!? Let your mom know your choice in this matter, and make it clear what you want to do!.
If you don't want to get into acting only - if you still want to be a vet - I would recommend you just work on a resume, be in some school plays, maybe audition outside of school for regional productions!. Then later on you can join a company, agency, or a professional acting school!.
However, if you only want to act and are willig to focus on it, make this clear to your mom!. Get organized: make up a schedule of what your day would be like, and show her that you can stick to it!. Parents will believe you if you give them enough reason to!.
Hope this helps, and good luck with whatever you do!
Ta!
-TamoraWww@QuestionHome@Com