Zi Wei Dou Shu: Can a Parent’s Children Palace Choose a Child’s Major?

A parent's Children Palace can frame the parent's care and expectations.

A parent's Children Palace can frame the parent's care and expectations. It cannot choose a child's major. Listen to the student's interests and course experience, and keep the parent's chart separate from the child's own decisions.

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A parent’s Children Palace frames the parent’s care and expectations. It cannot select a degree for the child. One student may score well in biology yet dislike clinical work; another may need to compare course requirements before changing majors. Keep the parent’s chart separate from the student’s experience, interests, and informed choice.