I've always wanted to be an actress. I could care less about the fame and fortune, just doing something that is enjoyable and lets you express emotions in someone elses shoes. But the problem is, my family doesn't think I can do it. I'm scared to confront them and tell them that this is what I want to do because I know in the end they'll end up saying I can't make it. I've held on to this dream for years (mind you im only 13) and even though they bring me down I keep coming back for it. My mother has seen me act and even admits that I'm exceptional. When I was younger I used to always roleplay on neopets boards (I still do) and do make up plays with my brother and sister. After all this determination, I'm still shot down by my family. I think that they may be trying to help me instead of hurt me but they have to understand I will not give up. I tell them this but nothing works.

Do you think the problem is within me? Advice please.
And don't be harsh, I'll understand without rude comments.

Since pertains to a family issue I will moved this to Relationships

I think you need to have a serious sit down with your parents and tell them how much this means to you. I have read/seen on tv many entertainers who had family, friends, etc. that didnt support their dream at first but they also just didnt give up on it. Maybe, because you are kind of young, your parents are just protecting you. I dont know if you have heard, but making it in the entertainment industry is hard. People can be overly critical of everything or just down right not like you. Of course, if I was a parent I would be concerned about those things as well. Maybe as you get a little older they will understand they need to let their little star shine. Keep at it with them though, let them know even more how much this means to you.

i'll support you!! :) if its somethin u really wanna do, then go for it. dont let anyone stop u or hold u bck from wut u love doing or want to do.

keep your head up!

out of all things, you should keep in mind:

ur family is still ur family. they're just looking out for ur best interests.

most actors/actresses have a very difficult time breaking it out into the real world, instead of just small stage skits and what not. it's a very hard job to achieve well in, when ur talking about money wise.

i'm not saying u won't, i'm not doubting ur talent, i'm sure ur very good.

ur parents are just worried about: "what if becoming an actress fails? what's the backup? where does she go then?"

if u really want to pursue ur goal, set up a contingency plan. what happens if it doesn't go according to plan? have a nice backup. that way, u can put ur parents mind at ease, and u can pursue ur career.

talk to ur parents and properly point out how much u love acting and how u have a plan and everything. ur parents are probably just worried about uncertainties. talk to them.

good luck with it all. best wishes.

if you are really into this then go for it, don't let anything stop you. talk to your parents about it, they are probably looking out for you and don't want you to get hurt.

What Kiera said.

Also, sometimes you walk the rode alone. If it is truly your dream, tell your parents so. Try and negotiate booking times and meetings with agents or anyone who could help you get on your way up.

you sound like me when i was 12.

the acting industry is tough. and its not all what you expect it to be. it can be really hard sometimes and disappointing. if you really wanna do it, then start taking some acting classes and searching for acting agents. when i started doing some actualy acting(like infront of camera and stuff) i realized that its not what i expected it to be. but thats just me, if you wanna do it, go for it.

if you're asian, then that's obvious that they'd only want you to be an engineer, lawyer, or doctor.

but you're only 13, you've still got an entire life ahead of you. most people, by their 18th birthday, don't stick with the same ambitions they had when they were 13.

you're too young to decide for sure what you want with your life, you haven't seen and explored enough of it yet.

as said before, you parents are doing what they think is best. regardless of how good you are, your chances are way too slim.

you could have a voice like mariah carey but remain penniless and undiscovered. it's how this world is: very unfair.

acting, theater, singing---entertainment-wise careers are always the riskiest ones. you could be making $600 a month--which is the average hollywood actor's salary to 20 million per movie.

and with 600, it's almost impossible to survive. what i recommend is to invest yourself on another interest. you can love acting, but have something else you can lend on if your acting dreams aren't acheived.

but if you love it so much, don't let anyone stop you.

i agree with kiera. you should definately sit down and talk with your parents about this and all you can hope is that they'll at least leave you alone about it and accept that this is your dream...for now at least.

it's true that you might change your ambitions as you grow up. but i think what they have in mind right now that, aiming for the movie business is a very very difficult career. out of all those who try to get into the entertainment business, few make it out big. i think that's why they're so "against" you heading towards an acting career because, to simply say it, it's not stable.

but if that's what you reallyreally want, tell them, and how you feel about their antagonism towards you and your dreams. i think all you can really hope for, is to accept this as a fact. best of luck to you.

Since you have great passion for it, you should participate many drama classes to boast your determination, self esteem, skills, and give a big hit to your parents. They'll eventually realize that you're extremely good and into drama. I think it takes time and effort to influence your parents's acceptance and judgement to realize something HUGE to you.

If you scare of losing business and money, you can be a drama teacher.

keep on persuing that dream...
and one day you'll show them that they were wrong

if you don't.. maybe one day you'll sit around wondering what woulda happened if you were an actress.

but first..think about.."do you really want to do this?..Will you be happy?..are u doing what is good for you?