LOL. Lots of people work hard toward goals and find balance along the way. So what are the complaints really about?
I always wonder why we push kids to win or advance in so many other ways, but stop hard about certain college goals. We accept that much in life takes focus and some sacrifice. I could give so many examples. So many on CC, eg, have their kids in sports, with long hours, physical exhaustion. It can limit social life and hang time. They’re proud of that and their academic wins.
You can teach them balance.
So if the real complaint is that lack of balance and perspective, why not point to that, not the desire to aim high?