Every kid born has a dream, a unique dream. Not all are born to become Engineers, Doctors, Lawyers and Teachers. When a kid dreams to become an artist or a player or a dancer, why is that we don’t give them the chance to live their dream? Is it that the world should be filled only with Engineers and Doctors? Or do we tag only them to be respected?

As the kid grows, we ask them what his or her dream is. At the same time, we limit their choices. We expect their answers to be doctors, engineers or teachers. Why should we ask this question when we limit their choices? There are millions of people who do not live their life, their dream. The reason behind is, they had been forced to forget their dream and live their parent’s dream.

We definitely need a change. All cannot be ranked number one in studies. But if kids are allowed to live their own dream, all can be ranked number one in life. Never assume only kid who excels in studies can shine in life. Everyone has a destiny. Pave way for their destiny, not your destiny. Let them live their dream so that the ordinary can become extraordinary.

A simple advice from a grownup – This is your life. Talk to your mom and dad. Tell them what your dream is without fear. Explain your passion for your dream. It’s just one life. Live it!

Josephine Terrance
Senior systems engineer,
Infosys,
Chennai.