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Is it right for parents to choose their childs first career path?

For

Parents often know their child’s strengths better than the child does.

Against

Children need to make mistakes and explore to find their real interests.

Anonymous excerpts, translated where noted.

For

  • Parents also care for their children and will more than likely choose something that's most beneficial for the child's future.
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  • One idea could maybe be that kids are deciding on colleges/careers around 17-18 and usually that’s a bit young to decide.
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Against

  • Parents should support, assist, encourage, provide enrichment, etc but again - only the individual should decide the career path.
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  • But to actually CHOOSE a career for them, or to force them down a path they don't want, is just being overly controlling.
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