My family also thinks I shouldn't "mess around with dreams" because I might "damage my brain". This shows nothing but ignorance towards the subject, so their opinions regarding lucid dreaming have no validity. To other people that think I'm wasting my time, I don't bother replying back, so many people think that lucid dreaming is merely recollecting fun memories, and there's no use on telling them it's a real experience (as real as waking life), because you can't force people to be a bit more open-minded.

I could go on, but Gab really made the point lol, you're here with loads of people that feel exactly the same, but the point is you should gather up with people that share your interests, and not bother if someone thinks you're wasting your time. Afterall, who get's to be "awake" for longer, them or us ?