The Dream Trap Why We Should Stop Telling Kids to Follow Their Dreams And What To Say Instead
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The Dream Trap Why We Should Stop Telling Kids to Follow Their Dreams And What To Say Instead
I remember being told, countless times, to "follow my dreams." It was the ultimate advice, whispered by well-meaning adults, splashed across motivational posters, and sung in Disney movies. And for years, I tried. I chased vague notions of success, happiness, and a 'perfect' life that felt just out of reach. But here's the uncomfortable truth I've learned: "Follow your dreams" is often terrible advice. It sounds inspiring, doesn't it? Like a warm hug for the soul. Yet, in practice, it can be a recipe for profound disappointment, inaction, and a lifelong feeling of inadequacy. It pushes kids toward a destination without equipping them for the journey. The Dream Trap: Why Vague Aspirations Fail Us When we tell a child to "follow their dreams," what exactly are we telling them to do? Is it to become a famous singer? A millionaire entrepreneur? An astronaut? These are outcomes, often romanticized and divorced from the gritty, unglamorous reali…
