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I was never told this, but I know it is said, and said often that "you can be whatever you want". I don't believe that, nor do I think it's healthy for childre
by ronnier 16y ago
I was never told this, but I know it is said, and said often that "you can be whatever you want". I don't believe that, nor do I think it's healthy for children to be told it because it's flat out not true.
- rradu 16y agoWhy is it not true? As a child, future possibilities are endless. There's no need to set limits so early. I hold firm to the belief that I can do anything I set my mind to--even if it means failing a few times.
- Jach 16y agoInsert story about a kid born to a family with a long history of shortness, say all under 5'6", it is very, very doubtful he will get to be in the NBA on that factor alone. Though in general I agree, we often overestimate the limits, that doesn't mean there are none, and I'd rather let the children explore than have a path set out for them before they're even teenagers.
- coryl 16y agoI think you miss the point in that expression. It isn't advice, nor is it literal. They are words of encouragement, of optimism and hope. I don't even think kids understand what it means.