Son Up to Son Down

We parents have big hopes and dreams for our children. As soon as they start figuring out that life exists beyond the four walls of their home, they start dreaming of what their future selves will become. Popular in our house are a farmer, a basketball player, a firefighter and of course, Spiderman.

Like all parents, I want what's best for my kids. I daydream of my kids' future careers: a doctor, a farmer, a scientist, an investor, a teacher. I want them to be successful and strive for their dreams (except for Spiderman, but I'm not sure how to break that to them). Regardless of their career p...