By Angela Dehart
Ambassador and Alumna at American Public University
Starting in kindergarten we begin asking kids what they want to be when they grow up. Notice I said “be” not “do,” inferring that the job defines identity. We give higher praise to the kids who say doctor, lawyer, or president.
Are we doing our kids an injustice? The sentiment to pursue your dreams comes from a good place. We want to encourage our young people to be highly productive, highly successful, and, let’s admit, wealthy.