Young Entrepreneurs

I wish as a child I knew exactly what I wanted to be like so many other children at a young age do. I took me almost thirty years to figure it out. Now that I look back I realize that all the keys to figuring it out were there, I just didn't know it. When I was a little girl, my Mom put me in ballet classes. That didn't really work out because I had no flexibility. I always watched the olympics and wished I could be a gymnist or ice skater because they looked so cool. I never said a word to my parents though. Big mistake! By the time I spoke up, I was way to old to get started and be considered for the olympics. Then I heard the words, "You should have said something." I was still a little bit of a tomboy, climbing trees and playing with bugs. I think the biggest thing was non-exposure. By the time I got to high school, the only money making careers I knew of were doctor or lawyer. And since I faint at the sight of blood, one of those were out of the question.

I didn't know till way later that there were careers in things I never even thought was a career. So, I encourage parents to ask there kids what they like and what things they would like to try. Maybe even look up what different kind of careers there are in books or on the internet. They are unlimited. If you like animals, you don't necessarily have to limit yourself to veterinarian or dog groomer. There are lots of ways to work with animals. College is an important way to open up the possibilities.

I can remember when I was young and my imagination was running wild. I had an easel that I would paint pictures on, and one time I even made a board game from cardboard and construction paper. I experimented with cooking and my hair. Eventually wanted to go to school to be a chef, but never went. I did other people's hair on the side to make money but never truly enjoyed it. Sometimes you try things out and end up getting stuck doing them just because you do it well. Tell your kids to try new things they like but only make a career out of the thing they love to do. I love to cook in my own spare time, but I wouldn't enjoy it as much if I was being told what to cook and when and how. That's a heart of an artist. Now that I'm older, I know that's what I am. I like to create things. I may be good at cooking, doing hair, designing flower arrangements, designing interior, organizing, or doing office work. But I love taking pictures and it would only make it better if I got paid to do it. Hopefully, it won't take your child thirty years to figure out who they are, and maybe it won't if you give them the encouragement they need. Encourage them to get envolved in sports and extra curricular activities in school. And make sure that reading is a big part of that. If you are having a hard time getting them to read, just find them something to read that interests them.

The more things they experience and try in there young life, the more likely they will be to find something they absolutely love to do. And please don't try to make your child live out your unreached dream. They are there own person and have to find there own way. If you really love your kids you wouldn't want to stress them out any further with the weight of trying to please you. Always let them know you'll be proud of them in any career path they take. They will become a happier adult.