{"id":28572,"date":"2016-10-04T06:30:02","date_gmt":"2016-10-04T06:30:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.famifi.com\/oc\/is-it-ok-for-parents-to-steer-kids-towards-the-right-careers\/"},"modified":"2016-10-04T06:30:02","modified_gmt":"2016-10-04T06:30:02","slug":"is-it-ok-for-parents-to-steer-kids-towards-the-right-careers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.familytoday.com\/family\/is-it-ok-for-parents-to-steer-kids-towards-the-right-careers\/","title":{"rendered":"Is it OK for parents to steer kids towards the ‘right’ careers?"},"content":{"rendered":"<\/head>

It's never easy helping your child choose a career path. Parents want only the best for their kids. For many, lucrative jobs in engineering, medicine or technology hold the keys to a fulfilling and successful life.<\/p>\n

But what if your child doesn't think so?<\/em><\/p>\n

Would it break your heart if your kid wanted to pursue a career in non-profit? Is there a right or wrong way of steering kids towards the \"right\" jobs?<\/p>\n\n

How parents and children feel<\/h2>\n

You're not alone in feeling anxious for your child's future. Your son or daughter may be more worried than you are.<\/p>

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In a 2013 report by ACT.org<\/a>, most high school students have a tendency to choose college majors that don't interest them. Out of 80 percent of ACT test-takers who knew which degree they would pursue, only 36 percent chose a major that suited their interests.<\/p>\n

But according to counselors, that's not surprising. There are plenty of factors that make this process difficult for youngsters. These can include any of the following.<\/p>\n