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It is important for parents to let their wards know that they have the right to be whatever they want to be in life. It is very important to let them have a free will to take responsibility for their selves.
Most importantly, parents should always endeavour to encourage their ward to go out there and pursue those dreams and be whatever the want to be in life.
If children grew up to be more productive and empowered, we will have a more productive society.