Should Parents Encourage Obsessiveness?

In new zealand, tey are up to a point, yes. And se some, some some groups in south africa too. Must be very difficult when you're born into a community where every one who is close to you will affirm that choice and not anything else. But does a parent embrace obsession in the short term, or should they always be trying to encourage balance and generalization throughout the 365 days a year? If that question makes sense.