<p>If the issue is that it is non-accredited, won’t it already be difficult enough for them? It seems to me the parents should be more willing to be supportive because these girls’ journey is already going to be tough. Personally, I know I went through something semi-similar with my mom, so I understand both sides. My freshman year at XU (not a cheap school to attend) I was considering changing my major from pre-med to education, and my mom did not approve. I saw her point that it would be tough to pay off my costs for college at somewhere so expensive on a teacher’s salary, and I did not make that switch. It seems like your neices are following what they want, and more power to them for that; it’s difficult and scary, particularly once you get to senior year and graduation is looming.</p>