What if my parents want me to choose a safer or more traditional major?

First, ask why your parents consider a traditional major safer—for example, concerns about employment, cost, or what you would study—and explain your own interests and plans. Compare possible majors using official information on curricula, admissions, costs, and post-graduation pathways, and consider involving a teacher or career adviser. This can help you find an option that addresses their concerns while fitting you, rather than treating either view as automatically correct.