The question forces children to define themselves in terms of work. By Adam Grant “What do you want to be when you grow up?” When I was a kid, I dreaded the question. I never had a good answer.

They can decide on a career later. Ever since my four children were small, adults have predictably asked them, "What do you want to be when you grow up?" Plenty of young ones want to be something ...

The author's essay grew out of a reflective look at life and growing old. (Mary Sussman) I had no idea what response I'd get after asking readers to send their stories and essays to me as part of ...