Comment on this statement :Chidren should have the same jobs as their parents?

Question

Give arguments and examples to sustain your opinion

Answer 1

It can work for some people, the sons and daughters keeping the family business going. The advantages would be security for the kids, they know they will have a job when they finish school, and they can also benefit from their parents' knowledge of how to do the job. Some countries, also, will not have compulsary schooling, and in such places, the parents teaching the kids how to make a living could be the best education available. A sense of tradition may arise as well, with people taking pride in their work, feeling they are upholding the ways of their ancestors. The disadvantages may be that it is too restrictive on the children, who may wish to escape parental nurturing and choose their own path in life.

Some disadvantages may be that this approach lacks flexibility. The economy may change, and children may be unable to follow their parent's occupations even if they want to. Coal mining families and steel working families are two examples that spring to mind. A second problem is that the business left by the parents may not be large enough for more than one person to run- if that is the case, some of the children will have to go off and find other forms of work. Japan had that system for a long time, with the first born son inheriting all family effects, and the other sons having to make their own ways.

I mentioned the idea of children wanting to express themselves as individuals distinct from their parents as well. Not all children will be suited to do the same kind of jobs as their parents- quite a few kids are certain to have different aptitudes and ideas of their own, so it would be unfair to force them to follow the family trade. Another factor that may present itself is stagnation- if all children followed their parents' jobs, then entrepreneurship and innovation would be reduced, there would be little growth in society due to people trying new things- which, of course, leads to the risk of disillusion and implosion... resisting change can be more perilous than embracing it...

In the end though, I must sit on the fence, and say that it is a case by case question. In societies which value achievement as a measure of success and individuality over group consciousness, this sort of 'hereditary occupation' will probably fail quite quickly. In societies which value group solidarity and are happy to ascribe status to individuals as a result of their backgrounds, a system whereby jobs are inherited could work quite well. Of course there are other options- jobs can be allocated by a central bureau, as in some 2nd world regimes or those practising conscription, or on a first-come, first-served basis, as in countries suffering job shortages. In disaster zones, people may be assigned to do jobs just because there's no-one else available to do the work- emergency personnel! In fact, there are few absolute social systems, and probably examples of job-inheritance, employment according to ability will be found, amongst other methods, at work in all countries and states, only varying according to the regularity of their occurence.

Answer 2

That is a rather general and not necessarily a fair or ethical statement. One's parents should be examples, but they are not necessarily the model to follow, career wise.
Each individual is different and has a capacity to do or achieve on an independent basis. A child may have more opportunity than a parent, a better education, or even a talent that aparent does not have. It would be silly to track all children to follow in their parents footsteps.

Answer 3

Well no, because your parents might not have received a higher education because they couldn't afford it, but now, here anyway, a third level education is free, and so not a cause for concern, and so children aspire to be something better,
on the flip side, a child who was born with a disability whose parents are doctors, well that child might not be able to be a doctor, there will always be exceptions,
and even if they could, maybe the prospect of working with blood or diseases wouldn't appeal to them.
Promote individuality.

Answer 4

No, because a child may not want to do what their parents do. My Dad is an IFA (Independent Financial Advisor), and my Mum's a Midwife. I don't aspire to be either of those things. I'm just not interested. Likewise, children at any age have the willpower to make their own minds up about their future.

Answer 5

What a stupid question. You should give an example and logic to sustain your opinion. I would hate to become a lawyer like my dad. Too hard and the hours are long. Money's good. But it's too boring for me.

Answer 6

That is not a question, it is a statement with a question mark. And if it was a question how could that possible be considered a good idea. An individual's profession should be based on that individual's specific skill set and merit.

Answer 7

well some children follow the footsteps of their parents because they idolize their aprents..but most of the children decides to look for a job that fits and like them..you can not dictate the mind of the child..

Answer 8

No! I think that children should grow into who they want to be! If they want to follow in they're parents footsteps fine.If they choose to follow a new path,that is fine too.

Answer 9

My mum was a stay at home mum, I'm a chartered engineer. Can't really discuss that.

Answer 10

Why?
No every being got their own choice in life and decisions