I haven't read past this post, but I don't think I need to. Parent will always say this. My mother has been doing this to me my whole life. For comparison's sake, I just celebrated my 29th birthday. As long as you're successful and doing what you enjoy, then do it. You most likely have friends and probably a significant other that enjoy the same things. You've spent money on these things. You are invested in these things.
Your parents are short-sighted and old fashioned, but that's no reason to limit yourself to what other people think is good for you.
I haven't read past this post, but I don't think I need to. Parent will always say this. My mother has been doing this to me my whole life. For comparison's sake, I just celebrated my 29th birthday. As long as you're successful and doing what you enjoy, then do it. You most likely have friends and probably a significant other that enjoy the same things. You've spent money on these things. You are invested in these things.
Your parents are short-sighted and old fashioned, but that's no reason to limit yourself to what other people think is good for you.