I can't remember what started the conversation, but we ended up talking about what we wanted to major in and jobs afterwards. Then we got onto what we would do or react to our future kids majors. My friend is going to be a nurse, always wanted to be one. We got on the topic of what we would do if one of our future kids would want to major in something in the arts, like theatre, voice, or visual art. I was all for it - if my kid wants to be an artist and pursue it, go for it! I'm an artist anyway (and at that time planning to be a theatre major). I would tell them to go for their dreams, unless they honest to God were really terrible. Then no. My friend continued the conversation by saying if her kid wanted to go into the arts she would tell them absolutely not, it's not practical. She would want them to major in something "practical," something that makes money and a secure living. I was starting to get really mad when I argued back saying "Wouldn't you want them to follow their dreams?" And she replied "If art or theatre is their dream, then sorry, it's going to just have to be a hobby, not a life." She also knew that I was planning on being a theatre major! So it was an indirect judgment to my dreams. I held my tongue, well, we were texting so I held my thumbs. It's a good thing we were texting too, or someone may have gotten a door slammed in their face.
This film reminded me of this conversation and how true it is. I feel many adults and parents may guide their children down the path of "practicality." Do something that makes you money, not something that makes you happy! Let me tell you something - there is nothing set in this world, nothing that will guarantee a good living and salary. Nothing that is a "safe" job. So, please, by all means, do something "practical." Because you know what? Art rocks.
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