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Originally Posted by PepsiFree
How much of the "follow your dream" notion is coming from Universities, and how much of it is coming from parents that wish they had because they aren't fulfilled by their job, or parents who are, and would like the same for their children?
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I think parental influence is huge, for better or for worse. For example many particular inherited skills seem to follow along in families, e.g. teaching, business, science etc.
Inherited traits like being self initiating, where in my experience only 10% of kids have it, can play a huge role in their success in the workplace. Also willingness to go where the jobs are, can greatly increase their chances of success.
On the other hand there can be generations of kids, who for parental reasons, are satisfied with living off welfare.