But are you a sociopath? Google it and think about it. You didn’t actually say it one way or the other. If you are a caring emphatic person, I am sorry that your parents misunderstood you. If you only care about your own feelings and have no empathy (Google empathy) for the feelings of others that is one definition for a sociopath. If that is the case, your parents and those around you have my sympathy. Sociopaths do not lack feelings, it just that they are only interested in their own personal feelings and advantage. But failing at college level dramatic stage acting does not preclude you from having sociopathic tendencies. The two things - stage acting/memorizing lines and being empathetic are neither the same nor mutually exclusive. They are two completely different skills and characteristics.

What reasons do your parents have to believe something like that, though?

Chazzster makes some excellent points. Ambrily asks a valid question.. I'd like to expand on that question. It may be time to step back and examine your behaviour. Failing acting classes isn't a big sign...but what other behaviours are you displaying that would make your mum or dad believe you to be a sociopath? Maybe you are a little self consumed and need to start thinking about more than just yourself. Are you contributing to your friends and family's life or just consuming their energy? Maybe this is a wake up call. Your parents may be over exaggerating, take it with a grain of salt and see it as a moment to self evaluate. Take care let yourself grow in a good way!

you dropped out on purpose so they would only think you're a bad actor of course, total sociopath parents do be