Matriculants are about to get their results. Everyone is hoping for the best, but it is normal that some will make it while others will not.
Those who make it are encouraged to further their studies. Those who don't should just repeat the grade.
It is during this time that we see a lot of parents and children arguing about a career that the latter should follow.
This is an issue that causes a lot of conflict and confusion in many families. Some parents end up threatening their children with words like 'I'll disown you', if they don't follow career choices of their liking.
The question, however is, who has the final say on this? Is it the child or the parent? Will the parent be able to pay for a qualification they deem irrelevant?
Should the child study to satisfy the parent, or study what they are passionate about? This is a problem for families.
Parents should stop the idea of achieving their own dreams through their children. Children should also make the right career choices that will give them a good income to sustain their lifestyles.
Parents should only advice their kids on careers to follow, not force them. Let them be what they want to be. Let him be an actor if he is passionate about that career, not the lawyer the parent want him to be.
Do not force your kid to do what they have no interest in, otherwise university will be hell to them.
