One of my kids majored in theater (his choice). Those skills taught him presentation and personal communication skills. Couple that with getting a masters in education, he now does presentations for an education company and does very well. It’s what you do with the degree. Not what it is.
Over protective? Let’s see, throwing a couple of bucks in for gas, how is that over protective? And, I guess you never seen or heard of a senior have a heart attack shoveling snow.
Throw in plumbers, electricians, carpenters etc.