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To each their own. I can think of good reasons for doing it either way.

What I do for switch box locations, is to nail up a larger cu. inch box, I think 21 cubic inch. This way, I can go from there to another device or 2 with out worrying about over crowding the switch box. I've hardly nver ended up with a dead ended 2 wire.

Good customer:Three conductor to all outlets in the room. Three conductor to switch box. Three conductor to light box from switch box. Customer can choose which outlets are switched, a neutral is in the switch box, and the ceiling box is wired for a future fan and light.
Bad customer: Two conductor to all outlets in the room. Two conductor from receptacle box to switch box. Two conductor from receptacle box to light fixture. Tag the white wire being used to feed the switch and terminate the switch leg to the light fixture in the receptacle box. (just kidding)
Above work based on time and material jobs for customers that want the best.
Ron