No to Parents Deciding on Which Career Their Children Will Pursue

Finding a suitable career is a tough journey, which requires understanding yourself,

doing something in the external world. Career is a journey through learning. That is why it needs
a deep understanding towards yourself, your passion and your interest. Every parent wants their
children to be successful. And by that, they think that choosing a career for their children is an
advantage. Albeit, we oppose that. We always have to keep in mind that it is about a child’s
career. It would be so unfair if they do not get a fair chance to follow their interest. Interest and
talents are not just a simple choice that you can choose at will.

If you are a parent, what you need to do is help your child find out what your child is
interested in, and where your child is talented at. You can’t just decide for their career, because
if parents know what is the best, then they must know what their child needs and wants. A child
knows his interests better than anyone else. He knows his favorite subjects, and areas of
interest and, thus, can decide his career path easily. If children choose a career according to
their parent’s wishes, they will have a boring academic life as they would face lack of interest,
challenges, and pressure. However, to avoid such situations, let your child choose a career
which interests them most. Parents want to see their children settle in fruitful and economically
viable careers, and it often leads to decisions that can be shortsighted, but this is not a healthy
practice to follow.

Parents have a desire and their children should achieve excellence everywhere, whether
in sports, academics or careers, but they forget that a child can make a good career in
whichever field it goes by simply following their passion. Choosing the career path should be left
to the students, so they can make their lives fruitful. You must allow the kids and students to
have the freedom and take fundamental career decisions. As a parent, if you are really
concerned about your children’s future, then give them your wisdom. Parents are guardians,
and as a guardian, you are there to guide and give support to them. Not to decide and control
them. Push them to think harder. But all along, make sure that they feel that the final decision
and thus the final responsibility lies in their hands. They must come out of the discussions, “I
DECIDED” and that is crucial.

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Andres, Alma Grace Maam Hazel N. Reyes
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Catama, Nicole
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Eta, Christian Paul
Fernandez, Gian Nico
Ferrer, Monique
Labrador, Angel Klyne
Mangoba, James Joseph
Montoya, Jazl Marie