<p>I know you’re really asking about career options, but my first (admittedly somewhat snarky) response is “become an ethical, thoughtful, contributing member of society, just like people with science degrees or art degrees or no degrees.” </p>
<p>I’ve watched my own kids pursue their passions (including fields that are cited as notoriously not employable, such as viola performance or photography), and seen them succeed in their fields. I’ve watched my students pursue their degrees with varying success - the ones who put in the hard work and the unpaid hours at internships and who had the passion have all succeeded. Some have changed fields and are happy there. Others have “settled” for jobs that pay the rent.</p>
<p>I think it’s great that you’re supporting your child’s choice(s) of what to study. And it would be great if it led to a terrific job in the field. But it could also be a positive outcome if an insurance salesperson or auto mechanic or dental hygienist wrote scripts in their leisure time. </p>