To thine own self be true

This is something that has come up before around here, and now that Amy and her friends are preparing for college, it has come up again. I always thought/believed/was raised to think that you should do something with your life that you like. Hopefully that's also something you're good at. Apparently this isn't true for everyone. I know we all have different priorities, but... I just can't understand choosing your life's path based on potential salary. Or popularity of the profession. Or because it's what everyone else thinks you should do. Sure, money is important, but should it have that much control over our life? I know there are people who think we are crazy to "let" Mary be an artist. But...that's who she IS. There is no "let" about it. She seems very confident and happy with her choice. And I am very proud of her. Amy is now trying to decide on a college major/career. I hope that she, too, will follow her heart and do what she likes...whatever that is. I just don't understand sticking kids in a career because it's what's the parents have decided is acceptable...