When i was younger, all i wanted to be was a pilot but my parents along with teachers and everybody that would have been able to help told me that it wasnt possible. I either needed to be very rich or a genious, and i was neither. I lost sight of my dream for a long time untill i met my wife who told me to look into it, which i did. although i am not yet i comercial pilot, i have just completed the ATPL exams and nothing will stand in my way of the dream.
My parents are now 100% behind me, as they dont see aviation the way they used to. They now know that i can do it and the best part of all is after i took them flying to show them how great it is my father has started to take flying lessons himself.