<p>Parents who think this way drive me and their kids crazy. These are the same parents who were fretting in kindergarten that their kids were never going to learn to read.</p>
<p>Present them with statistics. Only a small fraction of adults in this country even graduate from 4 year colleges, so a degree in any field gives you a leg up. Find some stats on your college website about the percentage of graduates who are employed a year after graduation. I bet it’s close to 100% and that includes all majors.</p>
<p>People who are most successful in their careers are those who find a passion and follow it. It sounds like you are on the right track; you just have set your parents straight. Good Luck!</p>