My daughter was given home work from school asking her
to interview 20 of her friends. I found out about it at 9pm the day before
submission. Panicked, I sent messages to her friend’s parents who graciously
responded. The question was “what is your favorite subject and your future
ambition?”
Believe me when I say there were a myriad of responses. It
was enlightening to read the children’s responses. Ayokunmi’s favorite subject
is English and she wants to be a fashion designer. Aamir likes science he wants
to design cars. Tobi likes literacy and wants to be a footballer. Watita likes numeracy and wants to be a
princess Her mum scoffs at the idea. I told her mum it was a legitimate ambition,
after all Kate Middleton has become a princess and one day will become the Queen
of England.
I loved reading the children’s ambitions. When I was a child, you were either a lawyer, doctor, engineer, accountant or a similar
profession. My friend Simi says she remembers telling her mum she wanted to be a
confidential secretary, her mum asked her if she was having a laugh? Why couldn’t
she be a doctor or lawyer instead?
As a parent I encourage my kids to develop all their talents. My little girl likes football, I would not say no to a football scholarship to college for her.
It might also be beneficial to take your child to work with you one day, to see what you do, they may want to take on your profession.
I do commend all parents who take the time to shuttle
their kids from one activity to the other, especially the Manners Matter Etiquette
class coming up on the 14th of March 2015. Well done Parents!
Yeye Bush
...be Your Best Always!
Yeye Bush
...be Your Best Always!
