<p>I agree with most of the above posts. It is ultimately your life and you are the one who will live with the regrets. As parents, my husband and I have agreed to fund our children’s educations and as long as they take their studies seriously and perform to the best of their abilities we will continue to pay their expenses–but their area of study is up to them.</p>
<p>My D. is majoring in equine science. Do I believe that major is going to offer her the best job opportunities–no, but that was her love. My daughter-in-law started her schooling at Chapel Hill in Math/French planning on pre-law (encouraged strongly by her parents), she changed to business (did one year of business school and hated it), changed to another major and finally after doing an elective in anthropology, found her passion in that area–she is now teaching, which she enjoys tremendously.</p>
<p>College is the time to explore your interests, follow your dreams and set and redefine your goals. I know your parents only want what is best for you, but if you discuss these issues rationally my guess is that they will respond rationally.</p>
<p>Good luck, I wish the best for you!</p>