<p>Mom, listen, we need to talk. I know we love each other, and that you really envisioned me becoming a physician, but after thinking about it really hard and really deeply, I’ve come to the conclusion that it’s just not what I want to do with my life. I’m quickly losing interest in anything biology related.</p>
<p>I’m still in high school, and I don’t really know for sure what I want to do with my life, but I’m trying to decide between art or engineering. Which do you think would be better?</p>
<p>Which do you think she would recommend. :-)</p>
<p>You can then add that your boyfriend is an artist and that you helped him paint his motorcycle and it was loads of funl</p>
<p>I guarantee she’ll support your decision to study engineering. You can become a science teacher later. That part is easy. Sometimes parents need perspective too.</p>