Re:I killed my teenager’s fancy college dreams
by JamesBarney on Friday December 27, 2019 @07:04PM
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One of the great things about those fields is that they don't really require a degree. So one option is let them do it, just without the huge upfront sunk cost.
If it's art, they could live at home, work as a barista, take art classes, and paint as much as they want.
If it's acting they could move to L.A. or new york, wait tables and take lessons while auditioning.
After a few years they'll find a little traction and decide to pursue it a few more or they'll figure accounting isn't so bad. Better to figure that out at 21 than 28.
If it's art, they could live at home, work as a barista, take art classes, and paint as much as they want.
If it's acting they could move to L.A. or new york, wait tables and take lessons while auditioning.
After a few years they'll find a little traction and decide to pursue it a few more or they'll figure accounting isn't so bad. Better to figure that out at 21 than 28.