Are chiropractors real doctors?

[headbangboy]

So my son comes to me and says "Dad, I know you wanted me to get into the medical field . . . " which I did "So I decided to

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. I like sports so it kind of make sense". I was just shocked that kids think becoming a chiropractor is the same as a doctor.However, after doing some research, some do earn a lot. I just want my kid to be a success you know.Love to see him go into sports medicine or something.What do you guys think? Should I leave him alone as chiropractors are pretty respected today and just be okay with it.*sighs* At least

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. I can't even imagine his name . . .

 

[headbangboy]

@Rocketdyne - LOLOL Exactly. I don't want to insult anyone though so I'm here listen to both sides.

 

[Joorren XD]

If I'm not mistaken, chiropractors in Belgium aren't recognised by mutual funds/insurance companies.
This doesn't change the fact that they still get a lot of clients though.

 

[vLife]

One thing for certain is that they aren't medical doctors. But they do hold Doctorate of Chiropractic which they obtain in about 4 years.

He is your son, so you should support him in whichever field he feels is best for him. Regardless if you want him to do something else. Who knows, maybe he might change his mind later on.

 

[exclamatio]

Met a friend when I was travelling, his parents desperately wanted him to be a Dr, he Ducking hated them for it.

 

[Gaby]

Chiropractors are basically "wellness doctors". If he's into that kind of thing, why not? Please do not pressure him into a field that you find most pristine, a career that makes him unhappy is not in his best interest...

 

[LordDemonMan]

No. They're not doctors. But let your kid get choose for himself.

 

[MentaL]

went to one five months ago for some back issues as a hail mary , the lady was testing my finger nails.

Quacks.