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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

The questions we ask children, no matter how well-intentioned, have a powerful impact on how they view themselves and the world. We've all been guilty of it: asking a child what they want to be when ...

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 ...