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Children’s Future One cold evening, I met an elementary schoolboy when I was waiting for a bus at a bus stop. He looked very sad and drooped his head. “What’s the matter with you?” I asked. “I got a bad score on my school test.” He answered. “Don’t worry.” I said. His face become sadder and he asked with a worried look. “Please tell me! Why do I have to study so hard? Why do I have to go to a cram school to study every day while my school friends enjoy themselves after school? I can no longer stand it.” I was upset, and after a little thinking, I answered, “Hey boy, in all over the world, there are quite a few children who can’t go to school and even can’t read nor write. You are happy to have opportunities to study.” Then the boy smiled happily and said, “I see! Then, I should study harder ! I study harder to be a good teacher. As a teacher, I will go all over the world and teach children who can’t go to school.” “It is a great ambition.” I smiled. The dream cheer up the child. Children advance to the future with their own dreams.