August 13th, 2009 by El Ed Mom

Do you remember when your child was little and the “I wanna be a “ would change from week to week, and sometimes daily?  Some of their ideas were way out there, like Superhero or Princess.  Other times it was something more achievable, like fireman or teacher.  And being the good parent you would always say “Of course, you can be anything you want to be!”
 
Now that they are teens, have you asked them lately what they want to be?  It’s important for kids to have goals, both little and big.  Due to experiences the goals may change, and that’s ok.  It’s also important for them to realize they may not reach every goal.  Maybe their passions have changed, the goals were too large, or life intervened.  It happens, and they need to learn how to handle the goals not achieved, as well as to celebrate those they do achieve.

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