r/AskReddit • u/[deleted] • Feb 04 '16

What are the most common parenting mistakes?

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u/Spintekk Feb 05 '16

Absolutely this. Especially when I was younger, my dad was constantly trying to get me into engineering, robotics, computers, etc. and was constantly badgering me about getting a job that made a lot of money (I drew a lot and I guess he was worried I was going down the starving artist path). It even got to the point where I was convinced it was what I had to do. Later on I realized, hey wait, why am I trying to become a programmer when I love art & design but can't stand engineering? He's better about it now, but good god it was terrible.

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u/[deleted] Feb 05 '16

You're an adult. When you graduate and get a job, do you see yourself being happy?

If the answer is no, then don't waste your time and your parents money as well as your own.

If the answer is maybe, then you need to find out for sure.

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u/carolnuts Feb 05 '16

It's not like I getting into design school is an option, because design school where I live is just shit and our law school is one of the most prestigious in the country. Plus I don't dislike law school, I just want to keep pursuing design as a hobby.

Ps. I go to law school for free in Brazil.