Kids are asked to answer this, even as early as preschool — but some people think it's a harmful question. What can you ask instead? “Children thrive when they feel seen for who they are — not just ...

Ever since my four children were small, adults have predictably asked them, "What do you want to be when you grow up?" Plenty of young ones want to be something they deem heroic, like a firefighter, ...

The question “What do you want to be when you grow up?” has been instilled in students’ minds since elementary school. Schools often encourage students to pursue postsecondary education, but rather ...

What do you want to be when you grow up? A seemingly simple question first asked to us when we can barely comprehend the idea of getting older. An answer exits our mouth quicker than the question is ...

RENO, Nev. – The Nevada Treasury announced its fourth annual “What Do You Want to Be When You Grow Up” art contest, open from August 12 to October 13. The contest offers all students from pre-K to ...

From the time we’re kids, we’re asked, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” It’s a big question — one that many students struggle to answer. Without real exposure to different career paths or ...

So many adults pressure kids to choose careers before their brains fully develop. As a former college teacher, I've seen how young adults lack the skills needed to make major life decisions. With my ...