This was a random topic that popped into my head, so don't mind me!
Also, apologies in advance if some of the things I say don't make sense, could end up being a waffling sesh.
If you have kids currently or you are planning on having kids in the foreseeable future, would you force them to get into the career that you want them to get into? I do think that 'force' is a strong word, but right now that's the first word that came to my head. Also, this is all hypothetical, so if you can or atleast try to, go with it!
For example: I have an 11 year old who is starting secondary school. I tell them that I'm expecting all 9's and 8's, and that I want them to focus on becoming a Doctor, Dentist, Lawyer or Banker. There's no other options for them, pick from one of those four and focus on it.
What are your thoughts? If you tell your child to focus on one career, is that because you want the best for them? Do you think that is the ideal upbringing that all children should have? Or, would you guide your child, advice them and let them create their own path?
Forget what your culture says or what you've been bought up to say/think, I want to know your own opinions on it.
If you agree - fair enough I respect it, if you disagree - then fair enough, if you can, try and say why.
I think that it's an interesting topic to talk about. Also, I personally don't think there's a right or wrong answer.