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[quote=Anonymous]As someone who was also considered an excellent writer in high school, I don't think of writing as a passion really, unless someone has a knack for writing fiction. I think of writing as a skill, and one that is at least as marketable as number crunching skills. I manage research projects that involve large data sets and number crunching, so I've got quantitative chops. But it's my ability to write that has made me stand out from many colleagues, and that ability has been the linchpin of my career.

My kid is also a good writer, and I will encourage him to major in anything he wants. He can pursue his interests, and his writing skills will enhance his chances of success wherever he goes. (Given his interests, I imagine he will major in poly sci or economics, but I am happy to leave the choice to him.)

I consider a college degree fairly vital and so IMO it is part of my job as a parent to get him to college. But it's his job to figure out what he wants to do with his life.[/quote]

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