<p>Exactly Sandkmom!</p>
<p>You must be very proud of your son. He seems VERY dedicated to what sounds like a very demanding course of study.</p>
<p>Double-majoring should be done for the right reasons, and a kid has to be dedicated and understand what he or she is getting into. As I said earlier, during all of my D’s info sessions, whenever parents asked the question about double-majoring with a BFA, it seemed instead to be motivated by concern that majoring in acting was so risky that you better have a “fallback.”</p>
<p>My feeling, and this is definitely a personal family choice, is that we want our D to go for it and not be tempted by a “fallback.” It’s our feeling that, if you have a “fallback,” you’re going to fall back.</p>
<p>While understanding the risks, we want her to follow a dream she’s had since middle school, and concentrate 100% on putting herself in a position to make acting her profession. And when I say “make acting her profession,” I feel that could include teaching, since many actors perform on the stage and also work in the classroom. She doesn’t have to be a “star” to make a living as an actor.</p>
<p>Nothing my wife and I disdain more than when someone says “oh, you’re hoping she’ll win an Oscar someday.” And Oscar??? Yes, that would definitely be an amazing dream, but if she can just simply support herself while following her dream, then I think she’s going to have a very happy life. And … be successful!</p>
<p>So poop on anyone who would put our kids down for wanting to follow their dreams. My D is only 17. There’s plenty of time for her to figure this all out, and if necessary, find a “fallback” later.</p>