Wouldn't it be great if we all grew up to be what we wanted to be? The world would be full of nurses, firemen, and ballerinas.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- It questions why society doesn't fully support children in becoming their dream professions.
- In plain terms
- Why don't we all get to be what we wanted to be as kids?
- What can you take from it?
- Support children's ambitions instead of steering them away.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What do you want your children to be?
- Why do we let kids drop their dreams?
Another view
Not all childhood dreams are realistic or practical for a career.
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