Focus on the meaning of their hopes
Second, focus on the underlying drama of the choice, not the specific content. The underlying drama is the fulfillment of a dream, the realization of one’s potential. Let’s say a child says he wants to grow up to be a cheerleader. What is the content and what is the underlying meaning of the child’s vision?

Make note in your journal of the difference between the specific dream and its meaning. Give an example.