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writes:Hey, I have an issue here. I'm 19 and in University, I skipped college because of my grades were awesome in the first year. Anyway, I wanna specialize in Nuclear/Atomic/Particle Physics. But my mom said no because it's too dangerous. She won't even listen to me. I tell her that I will be wearing Hazard suits made of lead/concrete and other stuff that will protect me. She says no, and she says it's dangerous not just at work, but in life, like getting kidnapped or shit. But she keeps saying no! I told her it doesn't have to revolve around Military and Nuclear Weapons, told her possibly in a Reactor or in Nuclear Medicine. She keeps refusing. I could do other majors, but it's something I really like! How can I convince her? Please help!
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reader, C. Grant  +, writes (19 June 2010):
 This is too big a life decision to be influenced by someone who doesn't have the facts. As Vintage suggested, perhaps there's someone at the school who might help settle her down.
Is she paying your tuition? Otherwise supporting you? If not, then you should just quietly go about your business.
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reader, anonymous, writes (19 June 2010): Is there someone at the university that could to talk to her, to explain things. Do you need your mum permission to study what you want? At the end of the day it is your life and you have to follow what you want to do with it.
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reader, supersteph +, writes (19 June 2010):
If you are sure that is what you want to major in, you're over 18. You can pick whatever you want. Just be sure that's what you'd really like to pursue as a career.
Have a talk with your mom. Be mature about it. Sit her down and discuss with her why you want to major in that field. Ask her calmly to listen and let her know this is something you really want to do. Remind her that you are an adult now, and you have to make your own decisions. Write down what you want to say beforehand if you'd like.
Also, it is VERY normal to change your mind later about your major. If that happens, it's perfectly OK, too. As long as you're not 27 and still changing majors, you'll be fine.
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