Expert warns against forcing careers on children
A professor of Computer Science, Harrison Longe, has advised parents not to force career choices on their children.
Longe, a lecturer at the University of Lagos, stated this during the 14th valedictory/graduation ceremony of the Bellina College, Akoka, Lagos.
According to Longe, it can be disastrous for parents to force their children to a career path they are not interested in pursuing in life.
He, therefore, encouraged the graduating pupils to choose their careers based on their interests and capabilities.
“It is important for each and every one of you to carry out a realistic self assessment of what you want to be and then convince your parents/guardian. Today, any career can transform you to become a prosperous and happy person once you have a strong passion for that career.
“For instance, in the early 1980s, no student would opt for a course like Creative Arts. But today, we all know how well developed our movie and music industries are,’’ he said.
The chairman of the occasion, Mr. Isaac Ezechukwu, challenged the graduating pupils to endeavour to excel in life, given the knowledge, skills and values the school had imparted in them.
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