"Why ‘What Do You Want to Be?’ Might Not Be the Right Question for Our Kids"

Have you ever asked your child, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” It’s such a simple question, yet it carries layers of meaning—for them and for us as parents. When my daughter told me she wanted to be a mother, I felt a mix of pride and hesitation. While I deeply value motherhood, I found myself questioning whether I was unintentionally pushing her to dream bigger or projecting my own hopes onto her. As parents, we naturally want more for our kids than we had, yet life is rarely straightforward—even for us. Instead of focusing on specific titles or careers, maybe the real goal is to nurture their strengths, expose them to new experiences, and let their dreams evolve freely. Read the full post on Pamplemousse Kid Shop for a deeper dive into why this question might need rethinking and how to better support our children’s growth.