I didn't take the typical path and go to college after high school. Instead, I saved up money from teaching dance classes and moved to L.A. But my family was so supportive - I never felt pressure from them. It's crucial to find a support system, even if it's not your family.
The thing that impresses me most about America is the way parents obey their children.
If the feminist program goes to pieces on the arrival of the first baby, it's false and useless.