my family I have 5 members in my family, father, mother, an older sister and an older brother. Besides, I'm the youngest child and the age gap between my siblings and I are like 8 years and 6 years a

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my family I have 5 members in my family, father, mother, an older sister and an older brother. Besides, I'm the youngest child and the age gap between my siblings and I are like 8 years and 6 years apart. So, my parents and even my siblings have been treating me as if I were a princess in my family. But now that's actually bothering me, because I'll turn 22 next year (I'm still a university student). It's officially supposed to be defined as an adult, right? I don't blame them for treating me like that. I would rather be grateful to them for taking care of me concernedly. But I mean, I guess my family is a little bit overprotected. And I'm talking to my parents about my dream nowadays. I said to them that I want to live in other countries for a job after I graduate from my university. However, they strongly disagreed with me about that. I was so confused. They encouraged me to study abroad one year ago and I did last year. Then now, they don't approve me of getting a job in another country? I know the world possibly isn't as safe as Japan. And they are taking it as a serious problem. I mean I want to follow my feeling and pursue my dream. On the other hand, I feel like that I have to be obedient to their willings. It's simply because I love them you know. But honestly, I don't know what to do. So, here is my question. If you were me, what would you do? Would you continue to seek your dream or would you follow your parents' opinion? If you find any mistakes in my note, please let me know. And I'd like to hear your opinion as well!

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My family

There are 5 people in my family, my father, mother, an older sister and an older brother. I am the youngest child and the age gap between my siblings and I are 8 and 6 years. So, my parents and even my siblings have been treating me as if I were a princess in my family.

But now that's actually bothering me, because I'll turn 22 next year (I'm still a university student). I'm officially supposed to be defined as an adult, right? I don't blame them for treating me like that. I would rather be grateful to them for taking care of me. But I mean, I guess my family is a little bit overprotective.

And I'm talking to my parents about my dream nowadays. I said to them that I want to live and work in other countries after I graduate from my university. However, they strongly disagreed with me about that. I was so confused. They encouraged me to study abroad one year ago and I did last year. Then now, they don't approve me of getting a job in another country? I know the world possibly isn't as safe as Japan. And they are taking it as a serious problem. I mean I want to follow my feeling and pursue my dream.

On the other hand, I feel like that I have to respect their wishes. It's simply because I love them you know. But honestly, I don't know what to do.

So, here is my question. If you were me, what would you do? Would you continue to seek your dream or would you follow your parents' opinion?

If you find any mistakes in my note, please let me know.
And I'd like to hear your opinion as well!

Hello Yuuka,

You are in a very difficult situation and there is no one right answer. As a young adult you have the right to make your own decisions and choices but oriental families can be very traditional and expect children to follow their parents wishes. Is it possible to negotiate a settlement with them? Like you will look for a job overseas first and find out as much about the place you want to work, the people, country and city and then you will talk to them about all the information. After that you will go on a 6 month trial and you will contact them regularly - every 2-3 days to start and then every week so they know you are safe. I have a young daughter too and I know I will be very worried about her when she is older.

I have made a few corrections to your text but I could understand everything you wrote clearly.

Best wishes

Bob

my family

I have 5 members in my family, father, mother, an older sister and an older brother.
Besides, I'm the youngest child and the age gap between my siblings and I are is like 8 years and 6 years apart.

So, my parents and even my siblings have been treating me as if I were a princess in my family.
But now that's actually bothering me, because I'll turn 22 next year (I'm still a university student). It's officially supposed to be defined as I'm supposed to be officially an adult, right? I don't blame them for treating me like that. I would rather be grateful to them for taking care of me concernedly dedicatedly. But I mean, I guess my family is a little bit overprotective.

And I'm I've been talking to my parents about my dream nowadays lately . I said to them that I want to live work in other countries for a job after I graduate from my university. However, they strongly disagreed with me about that. I was so confused. They encouraged me to study abroad one year ago and I did last year. Then But now, they don't approve me of me getting a job in another country? I know the world possibly isn't as safe as Japan. And they are taking consider it as a serious problem. I mean I want to follow my feelings and pursue my dream. On the other hand, I feel like that I have to be obedient to their willings. It's simply because I love them you know. But honestly, I don't know what to do.

my family

I have 5 members in my family, father, mother, an older sister and an older brother. I would use a semi colon ( ; ) or colon ( : ) here;
Besides, I'm the youngest child and the age gap between my siblings and I are like 8 years and 6 years apart. Besides is not necessary here unless you are making some kind of comparison

So, my parents and even my siblings have been treating me as if I were a princess in my family.
But now that's actually bothering me, because I'll turn 22 next year (I'm still a university student). It's officially supposed to be defined as an adult, right? I don't blame them for treating me like that. I would rather be grateful to them for taking care of me concernedly. But I mean, I guess my family is a little bit overprotected. overprotective

And I'm talking to my parents about my dream nowadays. I said to them that I want to live in other countries for a job after I graduate from my university. However, they strongly disagreed with me about that. I was so confused. They encouraged me to study abroad one year ago and I did last year. Then now, they don't approve me of getting a job in another country? I know the world possibly isn't as safe as Japan. And they are taking it as a serious problem. I mean I want to follow my feeling and pursue my dream. On the other hand, I feel like that I have to be obedient to their willings will. It's simply because I love them you know. But honestly, I don't know what to do.

So, here is my question. If you were me, what would you do? Would you continue to seek your dream or would you follow your parents' opinion?

If you find any mistakes in my note, please let me know.
And I'd like to hear your opinion as well!

You have a hard choice there. Always want to honor your parents but you wouldnt want to resent them later for not being able to pursue your dreams. If i had the opportunity i would pursue it and a good family would still support you even if they dont fully agree with you. I feel you have a great family so i think they will support you. Being the youngest i think they dont want to lose you as they may think if you work aborad you may move away permenently. With school they know it is just temporary. Hope this helps

Thanks for your comment! Yeah I've told them what I want to do in another country. and I'm sure thats what I want in my life, but at the same time I don't want to leave them alone. It's really difficult for me to make a decision like that. I think I will try to talk to them again and tell them how I feel about my family as well as my dream. Its always good to hear another person's opinion. Thank you:)

But it seems that you didn't tell us what your dream is? I wonder if Japanese also take family important just like Chinese. In China, there is an old saying from Confucius "When your parents are alive, do not go far but if you stick to leaving them you should let them know your destination and plans". Especially your family members treated you as a princess and they love you too much and care you too much and they definitely feel uncomfortable to let you leave them. Just make sure how you value you dream. If it is so important that you are eager to make it come true then show your family your determination and try to let them be relieved.

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