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> I'd be extremely disappointed if I had kids and their dream was to become a YouTuber, Twitch-er, TikTok-er, or any other kind of "influencer." Luckily, I don't plan to.

"I don't plan to have my kid dream to become a influencer"

Yeah man control your kids dreams that'll work.

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I read the GP's post as "I don't plan to have kids," since obviously dreams can't be controlled.

I would be more than happy to offer my services as a behavioral therapist for theoretical children in hypothetical situations.

Of course it works. It always works unless you have have a segment of society actively telling your kids they don’t have to listen to their parents and to be hyper individualistic. How do you think most of Asia, South America, Africa, and the vast majority of rural America function? Following your dreams may work out in a small sliver of cases but for the vast majority advice from well meaning and reasonable parents helps guide them towards fulfilling, high percentage of success lives.

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