While I agree, there's an undeniable pragmatic aspect to this also, which people should not overlook. Like it or not, the "star forward" (or more accurately, the star scorer) tends to get most of the attention, accolades, glory, etc. That is going to make that player likely the most popular, most valued (in the eyes of the players and parents, at least), and generally the most lauded for success. If you want your kid to just enjoy playing soccer, and get the most benefit from that experience at the youth level (ie: without worrying about college prospects or beyond), then a strong offensive position might objectively make the most sense, if you have a say in the matter.
That may not be what's best for team performance and/or long-term player development, but there is an element of pragmatic reality there also, which is just based on the nature of how most people perceive player value. That's something to balance also, depending on what you want for your child.