What do your grandchildren want to do when they grow up?

My son told his 5 year old that if he worked hard at school, he could have any job he wanted.

He said he wanted to be a Mermaid.

GD (29) always wanted to be a clown in a circus. Is now proud Mum of 1yr old DGGS.

My dear GS has no idea yet - he is eighteen and just finishing A levels so I hope he does start having thoughts about it! The other GC are tiny so haven't expressed any of the very amusing ideas here - I loved the electric policeman - and the mermaid!
The most depressing one I heard was from a colleague who asked her class what they wanted to do when they grew up. One little boy piped up that he wanted 'To get the highest possible level of benefit'.

Thank you, Anya. I've taken a copy of that. Lovely...........

GD aged 4 was really excited to sit in the cab of the fire engine at the school fete and try on the helmet. I asked her if she would like to be a firefighter when she grew up. She replied 'I really want to be a doctor but maybe I could do both?' Maybe, who knows...

6 year old DGS said yesterday he was red to be a train or bus driver. Fairly typical but then added or a cleaner. He hates putting toys away but will gladly join in the dusting ( at his convenience) and helpfully dusted ( smeared) the TV screen with a polish soaked duster. His efforts are still there for all to admire.

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Here she is!

I'm not a grandmother, but I read many of your posts, and I could almost hear people thinking "in your dreams" (in a nice way). However, my son always wanted to be a writer, I had to admit I thought you can't just do that! At age 4 he could type, and play musical instruments. He never gave up on his dreams. At 44 he is still writing for a living! With the right encouragement and support, I'm sure many of your children will stick to their childhood convictions. Good luck all.

8 year old GS - wants to go to Welbeck College (has already sent an enquiry!) then join the Army, play cricket for Kent
7 year old GD - teacher or librarian
Just 6 year old - wanted to be a doctor, now wants to be a paelentologist
(?spelling)

Shame we won't be around to see what they end up doing/being - we wish for them long, happy and fulfilled lives.

GS1(13)- Something to do with animals
GS2(11)- Something in sport- preferably football
GD1(9)-Hairdresser
GS3 (8)-Design Minecraft games
GD2 (6) - Not a clue but it must involve dancing
GS4 (3)- Wants to be Bob the Builder as long as he can have Marshall from Paw Patrol as his best friend.

I think GS4(3) the most likely to make it to his dream!!

8 year-old DGS - scientist, inventor, or a researcher into dragons.

3 year-old DGD - doctor

3 year-old DGS - probably a digger driver, crane operator or similar.

sweetpea DGS2 is off to Harrogate in October to fulfill his long held dream of driving a tank, just think 16 is so young to be taking such a massive step. Hey ho I'm only the nana.

DGS1 had wanted to be an architect since he could hold a pencil and realised that there was a job he could do that allowed him to design and draw buildings. Last year, first year of A levels, he 'fell in love' and is about to become the third generation of this family to falter at the last hurdle before uni.

Reading through this it sounds a very negative post, it's not really, both boys are healthy and happy and I am happy for them but........

Harrygran could your DGD design for fat old ladies please? Nice, fun clothes that fit and aren't frumpy? Thanks.

DGS [13] is going to be a scientist, job of choice since he was about 4
DGD1 [7] isn't sure - but younger wanted to be "cafe lady"
DGD2 [4] wants to be a dentist of a sculptor!

My great niece (aged 10) wants to be a mermaid!

OR a sculptor

My five year old gd wants to be a tattooist.

Our three year old granddaughter wants to be a Tooth Fairy!

DGS is only 2 so not expressing any pr ferences yet, but given that his favourite toys are his toolset (always 'fixing' something - usually with a toy hammer!), and his play food, probably be working with his hands in some form.

My four year old grandson wants to be a scuba diver. We don't know where he got the idea from.

I was having this conversation with 2 of my 8 granddaughters just the other day. The 7 year old said she wants to be a vet, but this was quickly followed by the question, "Do vets earn a lot of money Granny?"
The 3 year old was undecided whether to be a fairy or an opera singer!

When my daughter was little she wanted to be the Tooth Fairy. Now her aspirations have been realised as she has 2 little girls who are regularly losing teeth!

The 5 year old told me (when she was 4) she wanted to be

A Princess

A Fairy

Or

A Mummy

Anya ? I've never heard that before
Beautiful, thanks for posting

harrigran if she can do that at 11 she'll probably make it
Impressive

My little GS, aged four, can't decide between being a wrestler or a dustbin man. His Dad suggested he should wrestle under the name Wheelie Bin!

My granddaughter's only 5. She told me she really wants to go and explore the stars, but she'd quite like to be a fairy princess as well! It's good to keep your options open.