It sounds as if you are lucky, since most are criticized at home. IlThey feel the pressure at home to study, to be someone whatever that may mean. Personally I never felt that school was stressful, lonely at times yes, boring and a waste of time yes. The stressful place was home. As I left school I didn't have to feeling my life would change that much. Most glad I felt as I had my own home.

If your family is as loving as you say they should respect your choice, know what you want and say that you are the future and there's no need to realise their dreams.