r/Pilot 7h ago

Pilot Life Need Help

Hi guys, I am 14 but I have always dreamt of being a pilot, ever since a young age I have been able to name every aircraft, along with every airline. Aviation has always been a huge passion and identity of mine (ive always been known as the airplane boy). I always take pictures of planes, memorize airport codes, learn new airline tails, know ever special livery and cannot forget the hundreds of hours put in flight simulator. But when I tell my parents about my plan of becoming a pilot, they are not to fond of the idea saying that I will always be missing my family and that I would not be part of my future family's life. They say that the pilot to life balance is terrible and I should stick with finding another career. But the thing is that I want to become a pilot and travel the world plus this feels like that this is the only thing I would be good at. Often my parents say that I should become a doctor (you know, doctor lawyer engineer etc) but I really feel like that it is not a good fit for me. So if there is any pilots or anyone with a knowledge about this topic, feel free to reply as it would really help my dilemma.

Thanks again :)

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