Selecting a profession by the parents for their children is quite a respected practice being followed typically in South Asia, which according to them is the most efficient way of guiding their children towards what is fruitful for them.
Considering the fact that a piece of guidance from the parents/ guardians or from other relatives (who won’t even get rewarded for that matter) might actually turns out to be worthwhile, is acceptable but the act of almost forcing the children towards the pre decided goals is
objectionable or rather condemnable!.. as it steals from the children,the quality of rummaging through the ideas and reaching towards the desired insight of their aims, rendering them do something they never wanted for the rest of their lives(though most of the children/youngsters are unaware of their undiscovered melancholy).
The burden of blame falls not only on the parents but also on the preconceived notions running into the society merely accepted by majority.
As per what’s seen in the west, that the children show their interest in a particular field , may it be medicine ,business, music, cooking etc and are supported by majority of parents.
Despite the flaws and the drawbacks our society has produced wonderful legends. ..imagine the wonders we would get if all the children in our society grow up to be what they’re best at!