Grayhat,

I know that it is easy to tell others what to do especially if I am not of the same culture or upbringing or religion as they are.  I do want to ask you as a 28 yr old man, do you want to make your own adult decisions for your own life?  It is important to know what you truly value in life for yourself.  It is easy to be not mindful or conscious and go along with what your parents or culture or religion tells you without question.

This is your life that you are living, not your parents.  We all make mistakes so it can be easy to doubt oneself especially when someone (like your parents) tell you to do or not to do something.  It sounds like they really care for you which is a good thing but ultimately it is you that is ultimately responsible.

It is not your job in life to try to change your parents’ view or anyone else’s for that matter.  It is your job to live your life.  Mistakes and all.

Make sense?
Mark