around and round the mulberry bush

ppl in my life think it is stupid and a waste of time for me to always take photos as much as i do. why? isn't it a legitimate interest? i know that i have an artistic eye. why can't people be supportive and take me seriously as a photographer? i think a lot of people think that being creative is just a "waste of time" and also they think the same thing about 'having fun.' i take great pleasure in taking photos. what's the waste of time in that?