Study: Many Teens Overconfident, Have 'Wildly' Unrealistic Expectations

<p>“I don’t consider that to be a “wildly unrealistic expectation.”
Not to mention, what’s wrong with having big dreams? People with big imaginations and high goals are the people who drive humanity forward.”</p>

<p>As a current senior in high school, I think what this article is trying to get at is that, unlike you and others who work hard and plan out what your going to do, the rest of our generation thinks life is going to be handed to them on a silver platter. They only set high expectations for themselves because all they see is the money that is associated with it. </p>

<p>Its annoying seeing people who don’t even challenge themselves or throw a fit when(i dont attent a competitive high school) when the teacher gives them a worksheet or an hours worth of homework then they say they want to be one of the big four</p>

<p>a) a doctor
b) a nurse
c) a lawyer
d) an engineer</p>

<p>My opinion on the topic: I’m a B+ student who plans to attend college to major in history or political science and depending on how confident I feel in myself, try law school. My parents work in the criminal justice field so its grown on me.</p>