My parents see taking a gap year as something a failure does because theyre too dumb to do anything else. They dont agree with the idea of me travelling (because it could be dangerous) , working (idk why) or volunteering (they dont want me to work for free). i really need a gap year for personal reasons but I cant explain to the the benefits of one, I cant seem to shift their perception of a gap year being for failures, despite me showing them Oxford/Cambridge students who have taken a gap year to work and travel. Any advice?