I’m totally supportive of whatever my kid wants to do, but I have no intentions of BSing them about the pragmatics to it or what life will throw at them financially as they progress in life-phases @NoahB

@WhateverWorks yeah that was exactly my parents thinking. Let me just warn you, it will sound like you are not supportive at all from the kids perspective for a while.
I didn't think my parents supported me at all for a long time. but I kept going for it and at some point I think I proved myself to them and they started being alot cooler with me going to school for what I wanted to go to school for

Oh, I know. It’s a tricky balance to not come off as nagging or seeming negative. I hope I can balance that out by being very encouraging when they demonstrate their interests and taking Sam to events that align with whatever they’re curious about. I’m always quick to buy them supplies and books on the topic. I try to find mentors in those positions were open to talking to Sam about how they got there and what their job is realistically like on the day to day. I offer to find them classes to develop the interest and volunteer opportunities.


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Seriously. it’s nice that Moonbeam has a small trust fund to scrape by on regardless if she vibes with steadily working, but her kid (most kids… lol) won’t have that luxury. @Miram