Adapted from an online discussion.

Dear Carolyn: Our daughter's high school has a technical program that would allow her to take classes toward becoming a Patient Care Technician by graduation. Her goal is to become a pediatric nurse.

The problem is that it would require her to drop an elective (chorus) that I know brings her much joy and I think is very beneficial to her mental health. Most of her friends are from her various choral activities. She just seems so young to be making decisions on a career path already.

Full disclosure: I was a chorus kid and it was one of the few positive things for me in high school, so I realize this is coloring my view a bit.

The pressure put on these kids is immense. I just want her to enjoy her high school experience. She will have time to pursue h

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