Which is exactly the argument FOR letting kids choose their own path. There are a few subjects which kids have 'forced' on them which they end up 'never using'

Which is exactly the argument FOR letting kids choose their own path. There are a few subjects which kids have 'forced' on them which they end up 'never using', and certain others which they do end up needing later but are introduced to in a different way or context which makes it actually interesting. It's not a bad idea to let them start with the subjects they like, give them the assurance and security of knowing that a stable life exists for them having that basis, then encourage them to pursue other subjects at their leisure if and when those things become relevant.