Dads Question of the Week

What do your kids want to do when they grow up?

Posted 12:28 PM by

When my son was three or four he said, "Dad, I want to clean bath tubs every day when I grow up!" I'm sure there was a little disappointment in my response when I came to the realization that I will have no say in what he wants to do as an adult. I thought I'd given him useful tools in making his career choice but alas, I've deceived myself.

My daughter, on the other hand, simply wants to have cats. She knows that I'm allergic to cats and says that I won't be able to visit but she really wants cats. She's four (for another couple of weeks).

So, I have a burgeoning custodial tub engineer and a future cat lady. Sweet.

You've probably had this conversation at some point with your own kids. What have they told you they want to do when they grow up?

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Comments (5)
Jenn wrote
My 6 yr old son wants to be an Army guy like his Papa. I admire his choice at such an early age and how he wants to protect and work for our country. My goal is to just raise him so that when he is old enough he can spread his wings and fly into his life long passion and be happy!! :)
Posted Jan 1 0001 12:00 AM
Tammy Hornek wrote
My kids both want to work in fast food. (much to my dismay) When they were 6 and 5, I posed the question... my 6 yo son wants to work at Subway and my 5 yo daughter wants to work at Steak N Shake. Sounds like we eat out a little too much! :) Tammy
Posted Jan 1 0001 12:00 AM
John wrote
Right now, my 5-year-old is trending towards anything in which he can others to look at him.
Posted Jan 1 0001 12:00 AM
Andy wrote
My 7 yr old and 4 yr old girls are a little different. It appears the oldest would make a great nun or work in the peace core. The younger one I assume will be a cage fighter. Seriously though, the oldest one talks about being a PURDUE cheerleader. I didn't have much to do with it, I just let her watch IU football and basketball the past few years and she learned what losers are. The 4 year old is very meticulous, most likely will be an engineer.
Posted Jan 1 0001 12:00 AM
Brad wrote
My 8 year old girl loves to entertain, so anything performance based. But she has a good heart and wants to be a doctor to help people. My 5 year old girl wants to be a teacher. She's very been profoundly affected by her preschool and Kingergartent teachers who have such passion for teaching young children.
Posted Jan 1 0001 12:00 AM
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