Exceptional post here @humanearl
This is why it’s so very important for parents to encourage their children in their career decisions. I understand that as parents they worry about their children's future. In the case of my nephew's parents. They ensured he graduated before he could pursue his dream of becoming a photographer. They wanted to be assured that he was suitably educated.

Some day when I have children, I know I’ll let them soar and achieve their dreams and I hope you will too.
Children are the world’s most valuable resource and its best hope for the future.
Children need models rather than critics. God bless you.