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Plenty of kids around the world grow up dreaming about being a famous singer.

I constantly sang in the shower, and I fantasized about selling out an arena one day.

But what shouldparentsdo when their kids cling onto unattainable dreams?

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Below, youll find a story that a mothersharedon the Am I the Jerk?

), so in a way, your opinion is just a single point of view.

If they keep up their grades, are you okay with driving them to basketball practice?

Teenager Thinks She’s Going To Be A Famous Singer, Mom Gives Her A Reality Check

If they pay for their ownsinginglessons, will you help them with their job applications?

Maybe they go into sports medicine or become a songwriter?

It sounds like this teen is driven and tenacious which which are both great skills to have in life.

Teenager Thinks She’s Going To Be A Famous Singer, Mom Gives Her A Reality Check

Whether the mom has to say, Im sorry you didnt make it.

I know you worked hard to prepare for that.

Congratulations on making it in.

Teenager Thinks She’s Going To Be A Famous Singer, Mom Gives Her A Reality Check

the burden of deciding whether your child has talent or not is thankfully not hers to make.

Most of us are told to have big dreams when were young.

And its nice to be told that the world is your oyster and that your possibilities are endless.

Teenager Thinks She’s Going To Be A Famous Singer, Mom Gives Her A Reality Check

But then one day, were suddenly expected to realize that that wasnt actually true.

According toCNN Health, failure is a great tool for kids because it teaches them emotional strength.

If we go through life without ever experiencing a setback, the first time we do will be devastating.

Teenager Thinks She’s Going To Be A Famous Singer, Mom Gives Her A Reality Check

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Teenager Thinks She’s Going To Be A Famous Singer, Mom Gives Her A Reality Check

Teenager Thinks She’s Going To Be A Famous Singer, Mom Gives Her A Reality Check

Teenager Thinks She’s Going To Be A Famous Singer, Mom Gives Her A Reality Check

Teenager Thinks She’s Going To Be A Famous Singer, Mom Gives Her A Reality Check

Teenager Thinks She’s Going To Be A Famous Singer, Mom Gives Her A Reality Check

Teenager Thinks She’s Going To Be A Famous Singer, Mom Gives Her A Reality Check

Teenager Thinks She’s Going To Be A Famous Singer, Mom Gives Her A Reality Check

Teenager Thinks She’s Going To Be A Famous Singer, Mom Gives Her A Reality Check

Teenager Thinks She’s Going To Be A Famous Singer, Mom Gives Her A Reality Check

Teenager Thinks She’s Going To Be A Famous Singer, Mom Gives Her A Reality Check

Teenager Thinks She’s Going To Be A Famous Singer, Mom Gives Her A Reality Check

Teenager Thinks She’s Going To Be A Famous Singer, Mom Gives Her A Reality Check

Teenager Thinks She’s Going To Be A Famous Singer, Mom Gives Her A Reality Check

Teenager Thinks She’s Going To Be A Famous Singer, Mom Gives Her A Reality Check

Teenager Thinks She’s Going To Be A Famous Singer, Mom Gives Her A Reality Check

Teenager Thinks She’s Going To Be A Famous Singer, Mom Gives Her A Reality Check

Teenager Thinks She’s Going To Be A Famous Singer, Mom Gives Her A Reality Check

Teenager Thinks She’s Going To Be A Famous Singer, Mom Gives Her A Reality Check

Teenager Thinks She’s Going To Be A Famous Singer, Mom Gives Her A Reality Check