My parents told me to have a career that could support me. I'm telling my kids to follow their passions.

• 12/17/2024, 8:41 PM
• businessinsider.com

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Recently, my creative 13-year-old told me he wanted to be a TV screenwriter and director. When he was younger, he entertained the idea of becoming a doctor like his father or majoring in finance and working with stocks.