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[quote=Anonymous]When I was a kid I wanted to get a Nobel Prize. My parents encouraged it, and encouraged me but they weren’t pushy parents. I have a PhD in the sciences, and still work in research (not ever going to get a Nobel prize, though ;) ).

I went to HYP, and everyone there was pretty driven. The people who really excelled (and were nominated for fellowships like Rhodes) were entirely self-driven - at that point, it’s not about your parents at all.

I don’t think there is anything wrong with giving your kids dreams that aim high. What “aim high” means is different for every family. As a parent, I read my kids books about people who changed the world - Rosa Parks, Marie Curie, Abraham Lincoln, etc, etc. And I will encourage them to find something they are passionate about and excel at it. But in the end, it’s up to them to make it happen, or not.

And I am happy where I ended up in life, so it’s not like dreaming big means that you will be disappointed if you don’t make it. I had some great experiences during my journey to where I am now.

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