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Melissa: You know, I've been thinking a lot about where to go to college lately. Dad: Of course, you'll want to go to the best school in the state, my alma mater, for your pre-med classes. Melissa: Well, my S.A.T. math scores were really low and my art teacher says she is going to exhibit my last drawing in the big art show downtown. I really love to draw and paint. I'm thinking of exploring an art career. Dad: We all struggle with some subjects, but you'll thank me when you have your medical practice some day. Melissa: Dad, my talents and abilities are not the same as yours. I really have a passion for art. I love to express myself in my drawing. This is my most recent drawing. It means a lot to me. In the above scenario, what is the communication roadblock?

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The fact that the father cannot understand that his daughter wants to pursue her art instead of getting a medical degree.  He is injecting his opinion instead of listening and understanding Melissa's. 
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