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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]IMO if you as the parents are paying for school, it’s fine to limit the type of degree program you are willing to pay for.[/quote]
Do you have children? I ask because that is incredibly harsh and controlling. Setting parameters such as maintaining a certain grade point average as a condition for paying tuition is one thing. But setting a specific major as a condition for paying is a whole other ballgame. That’s not what being a loving and supportive parent is about. It’s a sure route to a fractured relationship, especially pulling it halfway into the kid’s college experience. [/quote]

Lots of people disagree with you, including me

Many subjects are fascinating but do not improve employment prospects... There are many books and videos online in those subjects for free..  your degree should be an investment

I almost wish my parents were a bit more controlling about my major

I almost graduated with a major that would have seriously limited my future earning potential before adding another one at the last minute

In my ten years since graduating, I never even talk about my easy major other than once in a while at an interview sometime will say "oh that's an interesting combination"

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