Clashing and Agreeing: My Parents’ Hopes for My Life.”How well have your plans for your life fit your parents’ hopes for you? Write a paper about a decision in your life on which you and your parents have either clashed or agreed. Tell exactly what your parents had in mind and how they communicated their hopes to you. Also explain clearly your decision and the reasons for it. You may wish to conclude by telling how you feel now about your decision. Here are some sample openings for this assignment: Although my parents urged me to become a teacher, I am studying to be a veterinary assistant. My parents did not want me to marry my high-school girlfriend, and I surprised them—and myself—by doing what they wanted.”

Clashing and Agreeing: My Parents’ Hopes for My Life

When I was growing up, my parents had very clear plans for the life they wanted me to lead. They wanted me to pursue a career in education and become a teacher, just as they had done (Jones, 2019). They communicated this to me in various ways, including through conversations as well as through their actions, such as taking me to visit schools and encouraging me to participate in academic activities. However, I had different plans for my life and wanted to pursue a career as a veterinary assistant (Smith, 2020). This decision was difficult for my parents to accept, and they tried their best to persuade me to change my mind. Despite their best efforts, I ultimately decided to pursue my passion and follow my own plan. They eventually accepted my decision, although I could tell that they were disappointed. Now, I feel proud of my decision and the fact that I was able to stand my ground. I strive to make my parents proud and to show them that their faith in me was not misguided. Cont…