I've always said that if you want to do it and it isn't hurting you or anyone else, do it.
I did not get that from my family.
My family was the kind of family where you always needed to justify what you were doing. If it served no practical purpose, you would get no support.
I have tried not to impart that horrible feeling to my own children.
It's one thing to encourage someone to have a practical trade that they can do while working on the arts. But at least let them choose a trade that they like.
I got pigeonholed into nursing, and I hate it.
Let your kids be themselves. Don't try to force them to be who you think they should be.
