Think back to what you wanted to do for a living when you were a child. Whilst some may be fulfilling their drams, others may have realised that their ambition may have been a little farfetched! We have put together a list of 15 of the most popular careers chosen by children. You may be able to relate to some of these if you have children yourself, or if you can remember what you wanted to do when you grew up.
1.Astronaut
Becoming an astronaut is one of the most
popular careers that children want to do when they are older. It is exciting,
and deep down, a lot of children have dreams of walking on the moon. There is
something about space that is fascinating to children, as it is a world that
that is so unknown to them.
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1 2.Detective
Many children’s books and television programmes are based on
detectives, who go out and solve mysteries. To children, this looks very
exciting and appealing, and is a very popular career choice.
You can encourage them to solve their mysteries, by giving
them a desk to work at. At Wooden Toys Direct, we have a large selection of
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3.Superhero
Ok, so this one is not a real profession, but is a popular
choice amongst children none the less. I mean, who wouldn’t want to scale walls
and ceilings like Spider Man, or drive the Bat Mobile. Both little boys and
girls often aspire to these characters, and thus, want to be like them when
they grow up.
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4.Vet
Most children love animals, and many dream of becoming a vet
when they grow up. Children have a caring and nurturing instinct, and want to
be able to help animals who are unwell and are in need, whether this is working
with domestic pets, on a farm, or in a zoo.
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5.Pop Star
What child does not dream of standing on a stage, performing
and singing their heart out? Music is all around children as they grow up, both
at school and in their home. Whether they are interested in playing an
instrument, or belting out a tune, this career has to feature high up on the
list.
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6.Actor/Actress
Children aspire to be like the people they are surrounded by,
or see say, on the television. Sometimes, this can make them want to be like
the character they are playing, but others will dream of becoming as famous as
them, by playing characters on television programmes.
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7.Fire Fighter
Out of all of the emergency services, a fire fighter was by
far the most popular choice. It is a heroic career to choose as it is both
exciting and courageous. Unlike adults, children will perhaps not understand
the danger of the job, yet see it as helping people in need, making it a
popular choice.
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8.Police Officer
Closely following behind is a Police Officer. Again, another
popular choice given by children when asked what they wanted to be when they
grow up. Many children view Police Officers as respected, powerful people, who
they can look up to, and many children want to replicate this in their career.
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9.Athelete
If you ask a child what their favourite subject is at school,
many of them will answer with P.E, and many will aspire to be an athlete when
they grow up, as they would be able to play their favourite sports all day,
whilst earning lots of money doing so. This career has definitely earned its
place on the list.
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10.Chef
Children are inquisitive, and learn by watching you. Many of
them will have seen their parents cooking in the kitchen, and may want to do
the same. This is particularly likely if they are involved in the cooking
process, and it is made into a fun and exciting time that they can help with.
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11.Pilot
If your child has been on a plane from a young age, and they
enjoy flying, they may wish to be a pilot when they grow up. Lots of children
dream of being able to fly a plane, and a pilot very much deserves it place on
the list. It is an exciting way of travelling, which most children will
associate with holidays, and how they are flown may well intrigue them.
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12.Doctor
Children visit doctors when they are unwell, and they make
them better. In their minds, they are like a super hero, who, as we know
features early on in the list, so it is no surprise that a doctor will also
feature. Many children want to be able to help people and make them better,
which they know doctors do.
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13.Racing Car Driver
This is the ultimate dream for many children – being able to
speed around a race track in a racing car. Children are fearless and are
naturally drawn to exciting, high octane sports, and often idolise famous,
successful people, such as Formula 1 drivers. They see what they are paid to
do, and what to be able to do that themselves.
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14.Teacher
Children like to learn, and for many, going to school is
actually an enjoyable event. They view their teachers as somebody that knows
everything, and can often be in awe of them. As we have discussed previously,
children look up to people and aspire to be like them. Wanting to become a
teacher is a fairly obvious career to feature on this list.
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15.Zoo Keeper
If you have ever taken your children to a zoo and had them
ask if they can take an animal home with them, you will be able to relate to
this one! Being a zoo keeper, in their eyes, means that they can look and play
with all of the animals all day, effectively keeping them all as their pets,
and it is no wonder that this option grabs the last place on our list.
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