I Have to be................?

Question

Hi, I am 13 years old and I know exactly what I'm going to do. It's not that I want to. But I feel as if I HAve to be something dealing in Criminal justice. I'm not being pressured into it by a friend or anything but something inside me is telling me I've got to do this. I need to speak for those who can't. It's like I have a natural pull towards discovering the truth. Has this happend to anyone else? My mom says I'm too young to know what i'll be and my boyfriend gets mad when i bring it up because he says it's a dangerous career and he'd be worried about me 24/7. Please don't say "Oh your too young to decide." or "everyone goes through a police officer stage." This is more than that! I feel as if I have to be a lawyer or police officer or even a F.B.I agent. This happen to anyone else? I just wanted to know if this will work out for me...

I'm in grade 8 and next year i'll have to decide what courses to take.....should i use my career ambitions for a starting point?

Thanks for the advice comments !! I really feel better about it now. Also I'm glad to no that others have "callings" too ;).

TYSM!

Answer 1

i've wanted to study in criminal justice since i was 10 years old and 5 years later i still want to. I plan on graduating in two in a half years, and going to college to get my degree in criminal justice just like my sis has done. I wanna be a police officer and there is nothing wrong with it and don't let people tell you that it's a stage because a lot of people told my sis and me that

Answer 2

Simple answer: it will work out for you if you work for it!

I've always wanted to be a lawyer... well... when I was five I wanted to be a train driver, but what young boy doesn't?! Anyway, when I was thirteen and just beginning secondary school, my Spanish class was given the task of working out how to describe our career ambitions. I will not trouble you with the Spanish but I stood up and read out my response - I wanted to be a lawyer.

Ten years later and sitting on my desk in front of me as I type this is the certificate confirming that I now hold a Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice. I can now officially join a lawfirm and practice law (formalities and applications permitting of course!) I knew what I wanted to do at 13 and it was just the same as you. Work at it - talk with your teachers and careers advisers about it - find out how to get into the profession and unless you change your mind keep heading towards your goal.

If you do change your mind; pursue the new goal with equal vigour and you will get what you want!

Best of luck to you, Counsel!

Answer 3

You're never too young to dream about the future.

However, many people change their minds as they grow older. They'll discover new talents, interests, and hobbies which may all affect the path you choose. In a few years, you may or may not decide to do something else. But don't let that, or anyone else tell you what can or can't do.

It's your life, and you may pick any career you please, as long as you work hard to get to it. Good luck!

Answer 4

You are way too young to decide, the person you are at 13, will be way different from the person you are at 16, and the person you are at 16 will be way different at 19, and the person you are at 19 will be way different from who you are at 22. Don't over think it, you're too young to. Enjoy your youth while you're young, you shouldnt be thinking about post secondary until youre 1 or 2 years away from graduating high school

Answer 5

Hi, I think its very important to set goals for yourself and do whatever it takes to achieve those goals. I don't think you're to young to know what it is you want for your future. I think yes you should take classes that will help move you in the right direction to achieve your goals. Not everyone speaking from personal experience know what type of career they want to seek so if it is what you really want to do then I say go for it and good luck!!

Answer 6

I think it is wonderful that you have a calling. I was called into being a librarian at your age.

It can work out for you if you stay focused. You need to keep your record clean, and do a lot of reading. Law has a big vocabulary and reading will help with that.

Answer 7

I think it's wonderful that you know what you want to do. I knew when I was in 4th grade that I wanted to be a writer ... and here I am! My son is 14, and he knows he wants to be a pilot. He's already taking flying lessons to achieve his goal.

Keep working on your goal. You may change your mind, but that's OK. And don't worry about what your boyfriend things; chances are, he won't be in your life when you begin your career.

Good luck!

Answer 8

There are other jobs that also "protect others that cant protect themselves' like victim advocates, counselors, children guardians in court or even things like missionary work. Going to another country and bringing medications and fresh water to people who are so close to dieing or losing loved ones to disease that here in the US can be cured with a simple pill. I think it is awesome that you really want to help others and show empathy most kids your age only care about themselves. Please keep this feeling close to your heart and follow your instincts.

Answer 9

Keep other options open, but if you want to do it go for it. I don't think it is too early to start looking at what you want. But shoot for the job that has the most education then if you just can't make it to that then you can fall back on whatever education level you can do.

Answer 10

People hardly do decide what they want to be when they are 13, but it's possible, don't let them tell you that it won't work out just because you are picking when you are young.