I agree with Tonjen. I'm facing the exact same problem with my parents. Luckily I realized some time ago that just going with my parents wasn't going to cut it. If I woke up ten years from now and suddenly realized my life sucked, blaming it on my parents wouldn't get me anywhere.
So I've started to work on it. I'm going to college far away, and for my four years I'm going to learn as much as I can about different things (prolly get two or three degrees) and figure out exactly how I'm going to live my life.
I've found my soul-mate and I know I'll start a family with her someday, though I haven't quite talked to her about it (one step at a time). Even though my parents gave me the whole "you're too young" advice.
If you already know what you want (and you sound like you do) cut the crap and get to making it work. Forget about what others say because in the end, it is your happiness that matters.
And just remember one thing: no matter how much your parents talk about getting a job, all they really want is for you to be happy and safe. And I don't think they will bother much if you get your 6-figure income from slogging your backside off for your boss or from writing blog posts. Just as long as you do get it and use it properly.
Cheers,
and the Force will be with you.
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