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[quote=Anonymous]Thanks for the awesome ideas.   Some I had thought of and discussed with her previously (but the confirmation was nice).  Also nice to have some new ideas which I had never considered since I am wired differently than my daughter is.

I also appreciated the comments from the prosecutor who said "law school was harder than my job."  I think this is true for a lot of careers!  (Although, I think she is too much of a "people pleaser" and "too nice" for being a prosecutor or social worker!  I think she'd be completely stressed out!!)

I have zero intention of "backing off"....  I am the parent that has made my kids talk to their own coaches/teachers/friends and otherwise refused to helicopter.  I have saved my "hovering" for things that are important--  like a career choice (especially with how expensive college is!).   My parents were the same.  My parents specifically discouraged me on a few career choices I was hot on (and those silly tests told me were a good match).  My parents were absolutely correct and I ended up with a career I truly love.  I get to use skills that I am "good at" (i.e., better than my peers) and has aspects that truly interest me so it means a happy and successful career.  I want the same for her.

Obviously, she is free to pick whatever career she wants.  I have told both my kids that I will pay for college if there is a "path" that leads to a career that will allow them to be gainfully employed.

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