Kindling our Kid's Dreams

I'm a little concerned over my sons' lack of "I wanna be a sumpting when I grow up."

I just realized it when I was bugging Ice (my teen's new nick. kewl, eh.) what course he was going to take in college. He is now a high school junior and some universities are accepting applications from 3rd year students.

He is now thinking of ... surprise.... social science. Both his parents are social science double majors. Where do you suppose he got this interest? From the teacher, of course.

And so I've also been bugging the little one what he wanted to be when grew up. I have always thought there was only 1 career that I would REALLY mind if any of them wanted to (i won't say it)... the others are alright. but then leon wanted a noble career. noble and life-risking as well. he wanted to be a fireman in his hey day. I hosed down his dream by telling him all about the reality of the fireman's career in the PH. bad mommy award. (whutt? i want him alive you know.) Now he is more somber and has chosen to not choose at all.

Recently though we had a adopted a cute little bugger cat that likes to chew everyone out literally, except him.

So earlier today Leon announced he wanted to be a.. janan! veterinarian.

Kewl. Bites, etc. fine. Fires no.

Now how to sustain that interest....


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