Need a bit of advice regarding parents/family and moving abroad!

[Dziubka]

Man, you make me feel like a horrible daughter. Or maybe me family is weird?

Anyway I always sort of told my mum that I was moving abroad when I finish school. I guess I didn't even consider how she might feel about it. After all, I think it's normal and healthy to get away from your parents and become independent.
I agree with mllebamako, that it's probably a good idea to talk to them in private. Also maybe one of them at a time? I don't know, but I feel cornered quickly when it's "two against one". Make solid plans about what you're going to do, how you're going to pay for it, etc and tell them that that's your plan.
You can propose weekly skype-dates. If they're worried about you, you can suggest you'll send them a text or an e-mail a day just so they'll know you're fine.
Maybe they can visit you some time during the year?
My cousin went to Argentina for a year during high school and I think her parents visited her twice...


Also DO IT! Taking a gap year was one of the best decisions I ever made. Seriously

[Alle1770]

Thanks for all the encouragement everyone! I did talk to my mum last night, kind of in private (at least without my sister there, haha!), and she really wasn't happy with the idea xD Then again, I told her, that even if Gon wasn't in the picture I'd still leave after the summer because it's something I've been wanting to do since forever. She started giving me reasons not to go, but I tried reasoning with her and telling her all about my plans and ideas. She seemed to take it more seriously by the end of the conversation than she usually does, so maybe I got through this time around! I'll keep trying to make my point, and I'll give you guys an update once I know where everyone stands and what's happening

[Tooki]

Your parents will come around . Just give them some time.

[JoeyBug]

Your parents will come around . Just give them some time.

Yup, they will, parents usually just want to know you're safe and happy and it sounds like you're really prepared for this so hopefully they will come round and support you full