Poker as a living. How to deal with my family?

[John Bedtelyon]

I've been through the same thing. I'm 20 years old but am still in school. I go to Michigan State University and am about to get a degree in Physics.

My mom says the same things your parents do, and I just gracefully take her words of wisdom. That's not a bad thing to do, "just smile and nod."

Don't patronize your parents though, they may not think like you or I. I find it to be a great way to pay bills and to support any expenses I have. I think you're good to persue a career in poker, but I wouldn't think you should try it just playing 2/4 limits. Pick up other games as well. Once you get better at more games, you can get a game anywhere, generally at any time. Especially online...maybe try big multitable tournies. They're a great way to makea lot of money. [img]/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img]

JMB

PS, don't tattoo something poker related on your forearms, parents will hate that