How can I stop my parents from expecting me to follow their career advice rather than what I want to do?

Maybe you could try to sit down calmly and speak to them. Explain to them that this is very important to you. And that following this career path isn't going to make you happy. Even include what career move would make you happy, tell them your dreams and ideas and what it is you would like to do and the steps your willing to do to make this work.

Try telling them that what you really want to do will make you happy even if it is path that seems difficult and impossible at the moment. But of you were to follow their career advice and do what they want then you will never be as fulfilled or as happy as you could have been. You want a certain meaning from your life and your career and it can be achieved by your own plan not your parents. They want what is best for you and they want to provide you with a better future then they had at your age but pushing their views on a life for you will do nothing for you in the long run.

Parents will be parents and they want what they think is best for you. Explain to them that you want to follow your own path, you don't want to set out on their ideals/goals, and if they love you, they should respect you for that.

Try to sit down and have a talk with them. Tell them what do you want to do, and convince them that you know what you are doing. Many times, parents believe that they give their children the best advice because they have been through more in life, and they feel that they understand their children. However, that may not be the case and you, as their child, can respectfully tell them that you have your own path to choose and take.

You can expect your parents from expecting you to follow their career advice by having your own career plan and constantly working to your career goals. If you do this you have more confidence and conviction when questioned about what you want to do with your life.

Explain to your parents, the profits and advantages in your career. Start off by explaining to them, why you choose to take that career. Then tell the more about the career, the scope, the earnings. Tell them you wanna do something that you are interested in. Then explain why you don't want their career path. If they're supportive, they'll understand.

By letting them know that it's not what you want to do and telling them how it makes you feel that their expecting this from you. Let them know what you actually want or if you're undecided, but at the end of the day it's your future, you're life, and your decision.

Try to sit with them and talk about it together ! I'm sure, they want you to be happy, so they let you choose and do what you think is the best. Just not be afraid, you won't solve anything !

Talk to them nicely. Tell them you have an alternative career path in mind. Ask them for their full support instead of going against them by shouting or even speaking disrespectfully. You may have tried telling them a hundred million times about your career path, and if that don't work, try another million times again until they start supporting you. Be patient.

Be you don't let anyone tell you what path to take or how've to control your life because your the one living it so you do what you feel you should do and always follow your heart