<p>cangel is brilliant! not only would taking econ as a minor be a good compromise, but would so inform a history or anthropology major!</p>
<p>try not to be angry w/ your parents, they would not be so upset if they were not deeply concerned w/ your future… i suspect this goes both ways! the more you indicate to them that you are listening to what they have to say, the more they’ll listen to you… Right now they are dealing w/ the loss of a beloved child and may not be so rational. It would be a good time to muster all your maturity and intelligence and demonstrate that to them. Make sure they know you’ve heard them, you could assure them that while you’re not sure what you want to major in, when you’re exploring, you will consider their advice, but you’re not really ready to commit to a firm major.</p>
<p>Chicago & Bezerk are great schools. You have to go where you feel you will do your best; they’ll understand this. You might offer to take on some of the financial burden as that would demonstrate taking some responsibility for your choices… </p>
<p>I have a feeling you’ll be in the windy city next year for your education! Let us know how it all turns out. </p>
<p>p.s. when the conversation goes south, hugs have worked for my kids.</p>