I agree with your perspective except that for most in his situation any major is the wrong major. Very few know what they want to do with their life. You only find out by lots of exploration. This path extends well beyond college.

I haven't always loved to code and especially don't love tasks I'm told to do as opposed to ones I invent myself. But when I do get into it, I build great products. It comes and goes with me as I like to wear different hats from time to time.