Isn’t it strange how we all draw as children, but are so few as adults? Why do they all stop?

~ John Howe

Most (not all) parents want their children to be doctors and lawyers. Soon after children start school there is a focus on academic achievement over creative development. Our society has the belief that academic professions equal financial gain that equals success that equals happiness. It's sad that so many of us still believe that financial success equals happiness.

Unfortunately art doesn’t equal lots of money; well not until you’re dead for most. However a creative pursuit does equal lots of happiness and personal fulfilment.

So ask your self this if you’re a parent... what's more important; your child’s happiness or your child’s financial success? Or are you more concerned by your own achievement at rearing a ‘successful’ individual?