Psychology

» Migisi - Not A Professional Educator

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I do think most school kids have a grasp of goals. My kids did plan and work towards that good grade on their report card at the end of the semester. That's a 'long-range' goal to a kid. And my kids planned and worked towards buying their first car, tuition for college, their first house, etc. I guess what I'm saying is that if we parents don't hand everything to our kids, but instead help them achieve their goals by themselves, they'll be better equipped to achieve their dreams.
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You're right, we can't change a kid's dream into a long-range goal because their dreams change almost daily. Even college students change their majors midterm as their dreams change. Many I know obtained degrees in one field only to return to college later to major in something entirely different. I did that myself. And I might do it again before I die. I suppose we'd have to determine what a long-range goal is, no? For some, it may only be five years?

-- posted by Migisi