If NO, and why not?
If YES, well, dont these kids have a life?
2006-07-13 11:31:46 · 21 answers · asked by Uncle Obi 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Parent should try to teach their kids to be decent human beings. That's about all they can do. First, because times are changing (always), and second, you should let your child to live his/her own life, make his/her own mistakes and accomplish his/her own successes.
My father is great in math, physics and such. God knows I'm not. So I do other things in life - because I'd be a lousy mathematician, and my Dad knows it. :))
2006-07-13 11:42:11 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Parents can *expect* whatever they want. Doesn't mean it will happen.
A better question may be: "Should parents *make* their kids follow in their footsteps?"
In my opinion the answer is NO.
Each person is different and unique, with their own hopes, dreams, interests, likes and dislikes. Why should they be forced to do something they may have no interest, or even aptitude, in?
Besides, gone are the days of the lifelong career, working the same 9-to-5 for 35 or 40 years and then retiring with the golden pocketwatch and nice pension.
The average person will now hold something like 5 different jobs in their lifetime, and not necessarily in the same business sector. How can their children follow in their footsteps?
A parent's job is to teach their child right from wrong, and to guide them in their life choices. It's not always easy to sit back and watch your child make a mistake, but they have to learn from experience, otherwise they don't learn anything.
Give them a chance to find out who they are and what they want to do. Expose them to as many different experiences as you can to give them a better base from which to make their decisions. (A farm kid who only knows the farm may never discover the talent they have for the piano, for example.) Let them grow from there.
2006-07-13 11:53:31 · answer #2 · answered by Dion V 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, kids need to be there own person. It has been found that children who are "best friends" or even "friends" with there parents have a harder time in the "real world." It is good for kids and their parents to talk, but when a parent tries to know everything it leads to conflict and difficulties in the end.
So, if a child follows in the footsteps ofa parent, it should be their choice, not their parents. The child should think VERY hard about the decision and make it wisley with no intent of impressing a parent, GOOD parents are always proud/impressed by their children no matter what!
Hope it helps!
2006-07-13 11:37:16 · answer #3 · answered by JESSICA♥LEIGH 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the kid. I know when I was growing up I changed my mind on what I wanted to do many times. I am a new parent and I plan on supporting my children in whatever they want to do. However if my family had some sort of business that was passed down for generations and my child was going to run it when I was gone then I may try to get them to follow my footsteps in order to save the honor of the business and my family.
2006-07-13 11:35:59 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I say no. I feel parents should guide the children and when they are at an age where they can make good decisions, allow them to chose their own individual path. Expecting your kids to follow in your footsteps doesn't mean that they may have the same success as you did.
2006-07-13 11:41:12 · answer #5 · answered by sweetfeet 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably most parents who think- expect their children to follow their life style and ideals.
Part of the reason for out taking so long to grow up is because many patterns are being formed. Many learned from parents and those around us.
Wild animals and beasts are ""out of the nest - and out of the home"" very quickly and have to fend for themselves.
The difference is CIVILIZATION......
If being UNCIVILIZED is great stuff..then indeed these kids have a life---the life of ANIMALS.
Looking at the streets today---- maybe you are correct!
Many animals that just look like people are roaming today.
2006-07-13 11:39:11 · answer #6 · answered by whynotaskdon 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Both yes and no. i think that it is up to the parents to instill their values into their children. However if they do a bad job at this, there can be no expectation of their children desiring to follow in their footsteps.
2006-07-13 12:01:55 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No because kids of personalities and interests of their own. My mother's in HR, I want to be an architect. She wants to retire in the Dominican Republic (her home), I want to live my life in Europe. She went to (Private!), I want to go to UC Berkeley.
Parents should let their children live out their life the way they want to and be a guide rather than constrict the kids to what they did.
2006-07-13 12:41:17 · answer #8 · answered by juun_yukiko 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Parents are to be good examples to their children. This is what God expects of us. To raise our children to be obedient to God just as we ar to be obedient to Him.
There is nothing wrong with a parent setting good solid foundations for their child. That is what our job as parents are.
2006-07-13 11:39:12 · answer #9 · answered by Carol M 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A child should be encouraged to follow the Father's steps when it is good for them, and then go further.
2006-07-13 11:35:28 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋