[ScottBurson]

No, it really doesn't. Secretaries have been mostly replaced by computers already -- a trend likely to continue.

[2muchcoffeeman]

I as replying to why some parents attempt to curb aspirations in favor of practicality.

[ScottBurson]

I see. Well, if one is going to do that as a parent, one should at least be sure to understand what the practical considerations actually are. In this case the parents got it exactly wrong.