It’s so trendy right now for modern day feminists to push young girls into STEM careers.

Never mind that opportunities for females to pursue fields such as science, technology, engineering, and math are in abundance. Yes, there are fewer women in STEM careers. To feminists, that fact itself is the problem. Surely, personal choice isn’t the reason for the disparity. It absolutely must be sexism!

Thankfully, some women already in those careers, by personal choice, share the reality of the situation. One Twitter user – a female, a conservative, and a scientist – did just that in a great series of tweets.

I’m seeing a lot of rhetoric directed at ‘urging your daughters into STEM fields.’ I’m confused as to why? Bc there are fewer there? 1/7

— FrogDoc (@TueborFrog) August 10, 2017

As a women in a STEM field, I LOVE my job. But it’s demanding. I had to go to school for EIGHT years post-college to get where I am. 2/7

— FrogDoc (@TueborFrog) August 10, 2017

I had my kids later in life because of it, and am oft left wishing I’d taken a different path so I’d have more time to be a better mom. 3/7

— FrogDoc (@TueborFrog) August 10, 2017

Honestly, many days I’d rather be making a bit less money and doing a job that was less demanding on my time and energy. 4/7

— FrogDoc (@TueborFrog) August 10, 2017

Or I’d rather be at home full time taking care of my family. So, don’t urge your daughter into STEM fields if that’s not her jam. 5/7

— FrogDoc (@TueborFrog) August 10, 2017

Urge your daughters, instead, to fields that earn a living if that’s her choice. Instill on them the importance of limiting loan debt 6/7

— FrogDoc (@TueborFrog) August 10, 2017

And make smart financial decisions. If they are inclined to enter a STEM field, great… but don’t steer them there cuz girl. 7/7

— FrogDoc (@TueborFrog) August 10, 2017

What a concept.

Don’t push your children, male or female, into a certain field if it’s not his or her thing. Passion is a big part of success and ability to stay long-term in a chosen field. Especially don’t push your daughters into STEM careers just because they’re a girl. That’s pretty much the definition of sexism. Why not support whatever they’re interested in pursuing, even if it doesn’t help your social justice narrative?

Sorry, feminists. This female scientist has her own thoughts about your crusade to direct girls to STEM. But she is entitled to have an opinion, even by your own rules.