Of all the majors out there, chemical engineering is not only a good major, it’s a good starting point. It’s a rigorous major. The student learns good problem solving skills. Good career options.
I am worried about what my daughter will do after she graduates from college. However watching her older cousins, I have decided what you study in college may have absolutely nothing to do with your job or career path. Nothing. And even if you do start down the career path of your major, you may change after 5, 10 years.
Also, if you want to choose his major now, just when do you let go? Are you going to second guess other life decisions? Even if you say indignantly “Of course not!”, your child may not agree. Remember, if you do choose his major, your child will have that memory of you taking this decision from him.