Has your child or grandchild told you what they want to be when they grow up?

Hahaha! Yep. When I was working at Space Telescope Science Institute, part of NASA, where astronomers came from around the world to use the computers that operate the Hubble Space Telescope, I had taken my boys to a special party they were having where 3 of the astronauts of the latest space shuttle mission were the guests of honor. My kids met the astronauts and it really made an impression on my oldest son. My youngest son was more interested in the food and the other kids at the party... sigh! My oldest son was about 6 years old and he told me he wanted to be a Professional Engineer like his 'Pop-Pop' AND an astronaut AND a doctor... all at the same time. I asked him how he was going to do all that at the same time and he told me he was going to "work real hard". Today, he's a VERY hard worker, but he never realized his dream of being an Engineer, doctor and astronaut.

When my oldest daughter was only 11 she told someone she wanted to be just like her mommy, a Jedi and a teacher! LOL. It was so cute and we both still joke about it today. Anora

My granddaughter says she wants to be one of many things....like an art teacher...she calls herself the painter girl...but she also loves hockey...so who knows....next week it might be something else!

Hi eaforeman! Oh, that is so lovely and brilliant to hear from your grandchild. I really don't have any children of my own but my beloved nieces and nephews always tell me what they want to be when they grow up. My 13 year old niece wants to be a doctor, my 8 year old niece wants to be a singer but before that she wants to be a doctor, a dancer, an actress. haha..My 7 year old nephew wants to be a race car driver and a guitarist and wants to have a band of his own. My other niece who is 10 years old wants to be a movie and tv celebrity, a dancer, a singer and a commercial model but before Hollywood struck her, she wants to be a police! haha.. Take care and have a wonderful day! lovelots..faith

What a cute topic. Let's see... first she wanted to be a writer like mum, then she thought a nurse like her aunt would be better, when she went for a hair cut she decide hairdressing looked interesting and when we took our cat to the vet she made up her mind that veterinary science would be her vocation. I asked her just now and without batting an eyelid she relied, "A scientist" Of course!

What a talented little fellow you have running around. My daughter wants to be a teacher or a vet and my oldest a doctor. Be fore that my little wanted to be a "fossil hunter".

My grandson keeps saying he wants to join the army and be a soldier. My daughter said one day when they were in town he saw a recruiting place and he was wanting to go sign up now, she told him he was not near old enough and he said well they can go do it now and when he is old enough then he will be ready. LOL

No they have never told me. They just left my house, the next time they come to visit I am going to sit down with them and have a conversation with them about this. I think that is a good question.

My little neice wants to be a fire fighter when she grows up because she "likes the big red trucks and wants to wear the special hat". Heh, I've no idea if that's what she'll become, but we'll see.