Should my daughter continue to take Japanese?

[Woof Woof Woof!]

Originally Posted by Moth

This counselor sounds like a nimrod. Stick with Japanese.

Yes, it is so useful when going out for sushi.

[endersshadow]

Originally Posted by golfgal

Spanish speakers are a dime a dozen these days. If you want to stand out in the job market having Japanese or Chinese on your resume will be more helpful. DS16 also takes Japanese and LOVES it.

Whilst that's true, there aren't necessarily that many Spanish speakers in every job. My ex was HIGHLY regarded for the fact that she was fluent in Spanish. She was the translator of the office. My classmate is also considered a translator for the entire elementary school. "What? This kid ONLY speaks Spanish? Where's Ms. __________?!?!"

[Moth]

Originally Posted by Woof Woof Woof!

Yes, it is so useful when going out for sushi.

Probably not.

I had a Japanse girl friend who informed me that most of the folks you see working in Sushi places are Chinese.

In any case, if the girl has a few years of Japanese under her belt and enjoys it, why not stick with it?