My teenage daughter wants to study TCM because she's drawn to the philosophy, but my spouse thinks it's impractical and wants her focusing on 'real' pre-med courses — we're fighting about her future while she's caught between our different values about medicine and meaning. This is bigger than career planning.
More people experience this than they realize.
A young person's calling toward traditional medicine becomes a battleground for parents' deeper conflicts about value, practicality, and what constitutes legitimate healing.
“Where Are You with Traditional Chinese Medicine — deep guide?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.