Parent Pressuring Me To Become A Doctor?
For a year now my mother constantly pressured me into becoming a doctor. I know that it's not a good thing and I shouldn't let her decide where I want to take my life, and I will almost be guaranteed to hate my life for being something I didn't want to be, but it's really hard to disregard her wishes. I don't know why, but it's like she has an anchor attached to me.
I don't want to be a doctor. I want to be an astronomer. I love learning about extraterrestrial topics and I am constantly fascinated with the sky, even though my parents refuse (and can't afford) to get me a telescope. The thing is that I don't mind that. Even just subscribing to a newsletter that talks about planets, comets, and black holes makes me happy.
I told my mother this and she almost had a heart attack. She said no and her argument was that doctors get paid more than astronomers.
My step-father likes the idea of being a doctor, but he is a bit more supportive of my choices. In fact, he was the one who suggested a science field. However, he isn't that easy to get in contact with.
I'm terrified to let my mom down AND be in total debt in both finances from med school and my desire to be something else, so what do you think I should do?
Additional details: I am 15 years old (10th grade), I am home-schooled, I live in Florida, and I am an introverted female.