this has been a common mistake. runs for generatiOn-  IT IS THE PARENTS WHO MAKE CHOICES FOR THE HIGH SKUL GRAD. OR SHOULD I SAY, GROWN-UP KIDS , on what course to take in college. 

     the parents consider themselves the MIGHTY PROTECTOR of their children. they are the ones providing their food, clothing and shelter,anyway, hence, the intervention.

      they may not be as exprienced and knwledgeable as their parents, but they are the ones responsible for their future - for their life. the parents are soon to go and the children will be left on their own.

      let the child,therfore, decide for himself! unless, of course, they seek the advise of their parents!