NanceXToo Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Ask your children what they want to be when they grow up, then post their responses word for word, and then put their ages after their response. Let's see what sort of diverse responses we get from the hive children. Today we were on a hospital tour for a homeschool group outing and the director asked the kids what they wanted to be when they grew up. My daughter, 11, said a tattoo artist because her dad is a tattoo artist and she's been saying that since she was 5. My son, 6, randomly said "Army" which was a new one on me (at this stage he'll say something different every time you ask him- later at home he told me he changed his mind and that he wants to be a babysitter and he'll put kids to bed at 8:30 but for a treat he'll them stay up til 9 or 9:30 sometimes). The others were so diverse and cool. One wanted to be a doctor, one a vet, one a photographer, one wanted to own a bowling alley, one wanted to be a Pokemon cartoon artist, one wanted to be a princess, and one very little one said she wanted to be "Grace" (her big sister, which was adorable) lol. So, what do your kids say, and how old are they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regentrude Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 DD14: Biophysicist DS12: Computer scientist/physicist/author Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClassicalTwins Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 DS9: Police man DS9: Police man with a light saber....they will be real then :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhudson Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Ds 13 - A Computer Engineer/ Programmer / Imagineer - in other words, a GEEK! Dd 10 - The Next Iron Chef or a Nurse Missionary DS 10 - a Pastor or a Military Chaplain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
********* Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Seriously, I JUST had this conversation with Zee before I came on line. He seriously wants to be a treasure hunter/metal detector. I'm trying to expalin to him that this is what one does in their *free* time. Yanno, AFTER work. He then asked me what job was the 'shortest', so he could have lots of free time. :D I just asked Moose; he can't decide. Aha! He knows now! McDonalds. L.O.L. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shellers Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 DD21 - Works at a credit union and wants to make it her career - working her way up the ladder DD15 - Hopes to be just like JK Rowling DD14 - Registered Nurse DS11 - Wants to own a fleet of taco trucks and then buy a bunch of storage facilities. He's got it all planned out. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hilltop Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 My dds, who are 6, have decided they would like to work together when they grow up and "deliver cakes in a race car". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beaners Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 DD4: She gave my husband a speech earlier this week about how she is going to be a scientist until she is big enough to have her own farm. DD2: A Daddy. Every time I ask. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmrich Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 dd 10 baby nurse (work in ICU) dd 12 something with movies - editing film, choreography dd 15 - computer engineer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heathermomster Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 DS12--Constitutional Attorney, architect, or US Naval Historian...He circulates among the three. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeacefulChaos Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 I am totally going to ask in the morning. When DS8 was asked at a 'Kids say the craziest things' fund raiser at church a few years ago, he said he wanted to be an archaeologist who drives a bus. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jar7709 Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Ds7: inventor/rocket scientist Dd5: paleontologist :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renee in NC Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Engineer (18yo) Mechanic (13yo) I don't know (11yo) Bulldozer driver (9yo) Cake baker and hair cutter (7yo) A grocery store girl (5yo) I don't wanna grow up (3yo):lol: That was not the answer I was expecting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommyfaithe Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Ds17, says he wants to invent things...right now he is working on some contraption that has to do with water treatment. Dd 13 wants to work for MAD magazine...she already had one picture published:D Ds 9 wants to be a lifeguard, a plumber, and a dentist. He says he will work as a lg and plumber to pay for dental school....l. Ds 8 wants to be Batman Faithe.... My grown kids are doing what they love....so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonshineLearner Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 My son, 8, is going to be an Engineer :) (And if that doesn't turn out, I think he'll be a Math Teacher or Scientist :) BUT, we think he'll be an Engineer.. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinder Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Funny you should ask. Just tonight 7yo dd informed me she wanted to be a dog when she grows up. When she was 4yo she wanted to be a tiger. Sounds like she's setting her sights lower these days. On a more serious note, 17yo ds wants to be a software engineer. 13yo ds has been talking about becoming an astronomer/astrophysicist if his initial plans to be a video game tester don't pan out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Embassy Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 DS-10 Zoology related to wildlife conservation DS-8 Design computer games DD-3 Princess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAMom Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 My ds, who is a college freshman, is majoring in Molecular, Cell and Developmental Biology. He wants to eventually get a PhD and work in a lab doing medical research. He's wanted to be a scientist since he could talk. He had narrowed it down to biological sciences by the time he was about 10. My dd, who is 15, has always wanted to be an author. She still wants to write but also wants to be a family therapist specializing in adolescence. At this very moment, my 6 yo wants to be a pilot.;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zaichiki Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 in their own words... 12 y.o. -- renowned paleontologist or an aerospace engineer (and mother is so very glad he no longer lists military test pilot!) 9 y.o. -- violist 6 y.o. -- police officer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grover Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 DD (2): my can't know dat D (5): I want to be a husband :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plain jane Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 I just asked dd7. She said, "a mom." :001_wub: :001_huh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lolly Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 dd19: makeup artist dd17a: special ed teacher dd17b: has no clue. at. all. ds14: air force/pilot for the big planes (cargo type or something. he could say exactly which!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elise1mds Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 DS9: Theoretical physicist... though astrophysics or molecular physics are also acceptable fields. DD6: Either physical therapist or professional organizer... and definitely a MOM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie Smith Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 This relates to my boys wrestling. But my eldest wants to be a butt sniffer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nakia Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 DD11: librarian and a horse trainer DD8.5: vet DD6: teacher or someone famous (lol) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwg Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 ds9:doesn't know (when he was younger he said he was going to be a daddy) ds5: library worker (lol) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamajo Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Actor, Singer, & Pediatrician. I said "people usually only have one job," DD10 replies, "yes, I know, but I won't be these all at the same time." "I'm not sure" says DD14, "I need my laptop back (she's on restriction) to do some research on that":glare: "why?" says DD12...then says "an actress" I guess they look at too much TV! ...sigh... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in KY Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 DS (12) "I don't know.... a sculptor, a guy who designs lego sets, and a missionary." DD (10) "A goat farmer." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ester Maria Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Architect, go figure. (13 yo, lived and breathed chemistry for years until this) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joker Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 12 yr dd - "A judge. Did you forget?". (she's been saying the same thing since she was 9) 9 yr dd - "A veterinarian, toy tester, or design buildings (like Lego's). :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoo Keeper Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 10 yo: a writer 8 yo: a Lego Master Builder (yes, it's a JOB...) 6 yo: a movie maker 4 yo: an artist-ballet-girl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alice Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 My 8 year old typically says he doesn't know. He used to say soldier or police but I think he's realized that's not all fun and games. Sometimes he says scientist. I think he'll be an engineer or scientist. My 5 yr old recently announced at dinner one night that he wanted to be "an uncle". Another time I asked him what he wanted to be when he grew up and he said "A regular guy." When asked if he might want a job he said "Maybe" and then "maybe an artist." Can you tell they are a bit different? :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Rat Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Ds11 wants to be a video game designer. Ds8 wants to be a herpetologist (that's a reptile scientist) or an icthyologist (a fish scientist). He has wanted to be the same profession since he was 2. I think he'll lean toward fish. Did you know they have full college scholarships for fishing?! Oh, yes they do! We're going to get him into fly fishing because a university in northern Nevada offers scholarships. Or he can focus on bass and go to a southern university. Both boys have pretty cool ideas of what they want to be. We shall see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bug's Mom Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 dd9: "I think that I might work at either an orphanage or a zoo. Maybe, just maybe." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalanamak Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 "I don't know" -- 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TechWife Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 DS 14 - "I really don't know." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrar Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Mushroom, 7 yo - a chef, maybe a pastry chef BalletBoy, 7 yo - a ballet dancer, of course! He's also suggested it would be cool to fly planes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tap Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Ds17 is enrolling in bible college in the fall to become a pastor. DD13 wants to be a dietitian or working in nutrition in some capacity. DD5 "a doctor, an animal doctor" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolybear Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 DS, 11 wants to go into the air force. He also wants to be a juggler--professional, full time (not just a hobby.) Has also mentioned (though not recently) wanting to be a history professor. DS, 9 wants to be a historical reenactor or a baseball player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristineW Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 6 year old son. I don't know. Do I have to grow up? 5 year old DD. Vet 2 year old DD: a cowboy to which DD5 responded "S, you have to live in the wild west to be a cowboy!" Christine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiberia Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 "Well, Dad convinced me not to be IN the circus. So, now I want to be one of the helpers in the circus. You know, helping people get dressed and setting things up." Liz - 8 years old Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 (edited) 16yo - composer 13yo - actress/mom 9yo - mom and orphanage lady to take care of babies who have no mommas. :) 7yo - builder ("like dad" - who is not a builder except of nifty/handy things around the house.) 5yo - Cinderella 3yo - Baby (Yes, I'm afraid she'll always be "Baby" :)) Edited February 8, 2012 by Susan in TN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMamaBird Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Last time I checked dd6 wanted to be a Chiropractor and ds3 wanted to drive combines (giant farm machinery). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mama2Many4 Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 DS 8: A Lawyer DS 6: A Doctor DD 3: *blank stare* I've been swaying them towards priesthood, but neither want to be bothered. Oh well. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trilliums Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 DS # 1: "Particle physicist.". Short pause. " Actually, a theoretical physicist." DS # 2: "Pass! Next question please!". Last time we discussed it he said nano engineer. Which is kind of funny because he has always liked little things! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Girls' Mom Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 DD15- A Writer above all else. Perhaps something else to make a living, but she mostly wants to write. She would also like to do some mission work. DD11- A teacher. At an orphanage. DD11- A baker. The kids loves to cook. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Girls' Mom Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 DD (2): my can't know dat :001_wub: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belacqua Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Mine isn't around to ask at the moment, but I asked my friend's 7yo daughter, who replied, "I am going to be the lead singer in a riot grrrl band. That's on the weekends. During the week, I am going to be a cleaning lady and repair broken vacuum cleaners." Alrighty, then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaithManor Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 DD is a paramedic, two years into a pre-med major and doesn't want to go to med school now. Loves the trauma, disaster work, etc...so she's going to finish a bachelor's in emergency medical management, continue working as a paramedic, get all of her levels of FEMA and HAZMAT certifications, flight medic training, and work towards her instructor's licenses as well. She'll eventually will work in EMS management, FEMA, or the American Red Cross. But, that won't be any time soon. She love patient care in the field and is on a current "deployment" list which is a list of medics who are willing to be sent out of state - hurricanes, tornados, epidemics, etc. Once she has her instructor's license, she will also apply to her EMS's international training program so she can spend two-six months in foreign locales helping nations without EMS develop their first emergency services. Her EMS donates fully operating rigs - older models but all brought back into good shape - and the medic instructors teach overseas...usually EMT basic although Papua, New Guinea got their first fully qualified paramedic last year through one of the EMS departments in Washington State. Ds #1 turning 15 tomorrow - Plans on majoring in Anthropology with an emphasis in Archaeology and minors in classical languages. He would like to work as an archaeologist as well as write freelance for National Geographic, Archaeology Magazine, etc. Ds #2 age 13 - Biology major with an emphasis in Zoology along with a double major in Chemistry, Master's in Zoology, and PH.D. in Herpetology. He plans on wrangling poisonous creatures and harvesting their venom for medical research :001_huh: - trying not to think about that too much - to help finance grad school, and his dream job would be working as a reptile conservationist in Indonesia specifically so he can wrangle, tag, and track Komodo Dragons. :tongue_smilie: Seriously, I just try to smile and think pleasant thoughts. My dream is two-fold: A. He never, ever brings his work home with him! and B. He does something tamer such as manage the itty, bitty lizards in a zoo! Ds#3 age 11 - He has been adamant for years that he would double major in mathematics and physics, get a master's and a Ph.D and be a professor to "real students"... apparently this means he has no intention of suffering the non-serious student. :lol: Personally, he is the kind of personality that will be amazing with the kind of person who LOVES the elegance and beauty of mathematics. I do not wish him on the chem, biology, or med student who is taking calculus because it's required and they only want to survive the class. He'll either be loved or hated...no middle ground. Oh, my niece who is homeschooled wants in on this. She's 10 and wants to raise llamas, sheep, and horses and never, ever work anywhere that she can't wear jeans, a western shirt, and cowboy boots! When I suggested that there might be a time in which she would need to dress differently, her response was, "Not in this lifetime!" I fully expect her to get married someday in jeans, white western shirt, and a huge white ten-gallon hat! Faith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baseball mom Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Ds 10 = WWE wrestler Ds13 = Pro baseball player Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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