World Report: September 9, 2005 Vol. 11 Iss. 2
- This Issue:
- Table of Contents
- Cover Story
- Cover Story - Spanish Version
- Mini-Lesson
- Comprehension Quiz
- Teacher's Guide and Worksheets
Top 5 Jobs That Parents Hope Their Kids Will Have
On September 5, the United States celebrated Labor Day. The holiday honors all workers. In a recent poll, 504 parents of kids ages 5 to 17 revealed what kind of job they hope their kids will have in the future. Here are parents' dream jobs.
1. Start a successful new business: 25%
2. Doctor: 18%
3. Teacher: 11%
4. Chief of a big company: 9% (tie)
4. Professional athlete: 9% (tie)
5. Lawyer: 4%
Other: 24%
Source: Office Depot Back-to-School Survey conducted by Harris
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