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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

  • parenting
  • education
  • career counseling

Putting it to work

  • discuss childhood dreams
  • encourage diverse careers

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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