One way i know i'm right is when doors open for me to help me on my way. Good coincidences happen.

The other thing is, it has to be right for YOU. You are educated and open-minded. Maybe you cannot convince other people - for instance your mother - of your views. She cannot understand them. But you need to live up to the best of YOUR ability. Not bend down to her limited understanding. That is called taking responsibility for yourself. Otherwise, if you only live to her standards, you relinquish your control and responsibility for your life to her.