It may be one of those discussions parents have among themselves rather than with their child.

It is the discussion of careers.

We look at the areas of study our two junior high students seem to be the most interested in, get the best grades in and then talk about what career paths the kids may end up taking.

My husband and I are guilty of assuming this.

Shouldn’t we be asking them what they are most interested in? Yes.

It may not have anything to do with what their hobbies are at ages 11 and 13.

Parents tend to look at those areas where it is predicted the most jobs will be in the next decade: Health care, personal finance, environmental scientists, environmental engineers, hydrologists and the support staff that is required for these green jobs, according to Occupational Outlook Quarterly.

However, when we were in college, the number of students training in and graduating with technology degrees outnumbered the job openings.
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