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So, right now I'm watching a show on tattooing and it struck me that DD8, who is very artistically inclined, would probably make an excellent tattoo artist. I could totally see her owning her own parlor or being in high demand as an artist.

For these kids to be successful and happy, we have to release our preconceived notions of what success is and help our children overcome that as well, right? I don't want to be like my parents, who pushed me towards traditional careers, instead of urging me to follow my passion (which I finally have). And there are so many amazing people who never "fit the mold".

What outrageous or non traditional career do you think your kids would be great at?

I think DD9 would make an excellent bartender. She is a great listener and very empathetic, necessary as bartenders end up listening to a lot of sad life stories. I often thought she would make a great therapist, but her ADHD makes her unable to sit still. At least at a bar she could move around and mix drinks while she listened, LOL!

Demolition worker. At least, that's what he likes to do to my house every morning.

Dd11 is an aspiring Hollywood Make-up artist.

DW and I have long suspected DD6 would be a natural fit as a fashion designer, since she's always had her own sense of style. But when she was four she asked me to add "Little Rock Star" to her extensive list of nicknames.

We're supporting her passion. She's got a small drum kit, keyboard, and guitar, and she's taking lessons on the last one.

we just told DD8 yesterday that she would be a big hit in the circus with her own Trained Hamster routine! She has this dwarf hamster and sets up elaborate scenes with her Littlest Petshop & Polly Pocket playset! Poor Fluffy goes down the slide, over a bridge, on a swing, on a tetter-totter, gets weighed and examined in the doctor set! here is the set up she is using today lol
DD's hamster circus
and Fluffy after "the bridge"
the Amazing Fluffy
*note: DD doesn't have 3 arms, she has a friend next to her lol Otherwise she'd have more circus opportunities available to her!

Actually we live in a circusy town and she may try to join the kids circus, maybe start with camp this summer. It's really cool!

That is so cute, AntsyPants!

My DD plans to be an inventor, and to be equal partners with her BFF (who is an amazing artist, and will be the one who gets the ideas down on paper) and a yet-to-be-determined person with the skills to mock up prototypes.

DD10 - comedian except he doesn't like being on stage - class clown however makes him right at home ;-)

DD9 - roller derby diva - LOTS of attitude!

I did roller derby, what you need more than attitude is good medical insurance!