Kids what should i be when i grow up

With some 2. Could cartoons be the solution? Nearly one-quarter of kids who want to be a doctor or veterinarian said they were influenced by the television show Doc McStuffins the percentage is higher still for girls. Given that an estimated two percent yes, we said two of acting physicians in the U. Parents feel their kids are prepared to follow their dreams — but are worried about financing them. A whopping 92 percent of respondents are confident their kids will be able to achieve their dreams based on aptitude — but clearly are bogged down by financial worries.

While the biggest worry for parents was financial, money was by no means the only concern parents brought up. Reading through the survey results, it became clear that no two parents are nervous in the same way, but that a lot of parents proactively help their kids in similar ways. The parents who expressed these concerns also expressed a determination to provide their children with emotional support and time. Research suggests that this will likely help shy girls grow into confident women and distractible boys grow into focused men.

Here are some of the most, shall we say, imaginative career choices from the survey. The fact is your dreams are worth chasing — believe anything else and you sell yourself short. With a degree in psychology and diploma in journalism, Frances Vidakovic is an author of 21 books, certified life coach and course creator.

She now focuses on creating exceptional parenting and self-development content, designed to help moms live their best life possible. Your email address will not be published. Theme by Bluchic. We think being a mechanical engineer sounds like fun! Photography and energy transfer are awesome minors, too! Your comment made our day, Jourdan! It is super exciting for us to hear from our Wonder Friends about how much they like visiting Wonderopolis and learning new things each day!

Wow, Meredith! We know you can do anything you put your mind to, so don't give up on learning to draw if you want to be a comic book artist! Your Wonder Friends believe in you! You've got a lot of options there, Emma! You can be anything you want to be! We think that would be a fun career, Brenna! We've seen some pretty wild hairstyles in Wonderopolis lately! We're sure hope you use your super special martial arts powers for good, pancake, and not for hurting anyone!

Thanks for hanging out in Wonderopolis today! That is a noble profession, Amanda! Thanks so much for stopping by Wonderopolis today and for sharing your comment with us! It's good to have lots of interests! Thanks so much for visiting Wonderopolis today! It would be fun to learn from the animals and watch them grow! What are your favorite animals at the zoo? That's a very noble thing! What awesome careers to have when you grow up, haley lynn!

Maybe you can do both? Keep dreaming Both are very good choices, Julie! We know you will do well in whatever you choose to become when you grow up! We think a singing cardiologist would be a fun and helpful career! You can be anything you put your mind to, Sydney! When i grow up i want to be a policeman because i get to practice shooting and wear a bullet proof vest and helmet in combat situations. Thanks for sharing, cory! Policemen are very important and often risk their lives to help us.

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Follow Twitter Instagram Facebook. What kinds of jobs will be available 10, 15, or even 20 years from now? What do you need to do today to get to where you want to be tomorrow? Wonder What's Next? Try It Out Are you ready to think about your future? Find a few friends or family members to help you explore the following activities: We hope that you can look toward the future and see a world filled to the brim with possibilities. It's never too early to dream big about what lies ahead.

What do you love to do? What types of jobs would best suit someone with your interests and talents? What type of community would you like to live in some day? What kind of family do you want to have? Explore these questions and more with your friends and family members! Will you go to college one day? Or does your future career require some other form of specialized training?

What kind of education will you need to get the job you want some day? Use the My Education Options activity to help you think through some of these questions about your future career. Think you have a good idea of what career you might want to pursue one day? Take a step toward finding out more about that career by job shadowing someone with the job you want one day.

For example, if you think you might want to be a doctor when you grow up, ask an adult friend or family member contact some local doctors to see who would be willing to let you follow them around for a few hours to see what it's really like to be a doctor.

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Join the Discussion. Jori Jan 13, I want to be kpop idol! It is hard but I'll try! Vicky Dec 4, Every time somebody ask's me what i want to be when i grow up. I say i don't know because there are a lot a thing to choose from and because some things might not work out. If you guys have any other more suggestions please tell me.

It would be really kind if you did. Dec 10, Hi Vicky! Lea Aug 28, I want to be a youtuber and a fashion designer! You never know, Vicky! Aug 28, Those are great aspirations, Lea! Have you done any research on those professions yet? Grace Hufnagle Jun 2, I want to be a pro barrel racer for the NBHA, and a barrel horse trainer. Jun 4, That seems like it would be so fun, Grace! That sounds like a great profession!

Sam Apr 18, Apr 19, Hi, Sam! S, s Jan 18, Jan 22, What would your channel be about, evan? I wanna be a lot of things! But, I really,really,really wanna be a vet! I wanna help animals and cure them when they are sick! Animals are really cute and playful! Sep 20, I want to become a police,a wwe wrestler or even a netball player,?? Aug 9, Great list!! Thanks for sharing, lupe!

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