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Such insensitive remarks can only lead to self-doubt. As you seem to know, there is more at work here than a dislike of your hobby. Without pretending to know the source of their attitude, I can say it is important for you to maintain and build self-confidence. At 24, your primary efforts should be in completing your education & securing a good job. With those out of the way, other things will fall into place, your own apartment or house and room for a layout. Despite your signature, all criticism is not destructive and to forge ahead despite it is foolish. Again, I couldn't know what prompted the comments about hurting yourself with power tools but if it because of a lack of experience or skill, that is an area that you should approach with care. Learning to use power tools safely isn't exactly rocket science but if you have no skill with them, you should seek out help from someone experienced and in possession of all their fingers. Are there any Model Railroad clubs in your area? They are a good source of information, support & friendship from people of all ages sharing a common interest. (I wi***here was a club near here. I miss the club that was forming when I lived in the Hudson Valley.) You can work on & learn all phases of model railroading without disapproving eyes and without requiring a square inch of space in your home. It's important for you to realize that at 24, you are an adult. Hard for some parents to accept, I know. Wayne
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