My son wants to leave university to work in content creation… and he already earns more than me!
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My son is in the second year of engineering school, and a year ago he started making educational and entertainment videos. His channel grew and his monthly income became higher than my salary, and he says that if he focuses full‑time he’ll expand the project and earn more. I don’t see him as a failure — on the contrary, I’m proud of him — but I’m afraid that online income can change suddenly, and that he’ll regret it years later if he needs a degree. I suggested he continue his studies even if he makes fewer videos, and he said the current opportunity won’t last forever and that university is wasting his time and energy. He supports himself without asking us for money, but as parents we feel it’s our duty to guide him even if he doesn’t need us financially. Question: Do parents have the right to pressure an adult son to continue his studies despite his financial success? For discussion: Is the old professional security still valid in the era of digital careers?
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