I was originally met with opposition when I told my family about wanting to do freelance programming out of college. They wanted me to get a "real job". I thi

I was originally met with opposition when I told my family about wanting to do freelance programming out of college. They wanted me to get a "real job". I think this article describes the situation well. At first I was annoyed with them, but then I came to realize that the reason they were saying this was because they didn't understand what I was getting into, and from their perspective it really was impossible. I have come to appreciate that they are not out to rain on my parade for the sake of being mean, but because they actually do care about me. I suppose that as with all criticism, discernment is needed.