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Hi @Anonymous
The situation sounds really frustrating for you as it seems to go in circles! Whilst they are focusing strictly on their ideals of what you need to do in order to survive, they are not considering the efforts you’ve already made and are making.
I noticed from what you’ve written that your parents are very concerned about your financial wellbeing if they are no longer able to support you. Whilst it is annoying for them to continue pressing the issue (even after they said they’d stop), it seems to come from a place of care.
Considering that this is their focus, have you discussed where their fear is coming from? They may not be having a logical and impactful conversation if their fears are not being addressed. Maybe by changing the conversation to address their fear you can start having a more productive conversation.
An example could be their comment about you becoming homeless when they are no longer around. You may be able to discuss what you are doing to support yourself in future, such as saving or budgeting, etc. Whilst a second job or more hours could work towards this, there are other things that can be done.
What other angles do you think you can take to this conversation?