Throughout life we are asked to abide by a series of rules. These rules will change with the context of the situation in which you find yourself. What doesn't change is the expectation that we should follow these rules.

I am of the illustrious Millennial generation that companies want to target and the media wants to understand. Members of my generation have taken it upon themselves to push the boundaries and bend the rules. We reject ideology that is not consistent with our beliefs, and when someone says we can't do something, we refuse to accept no as an answer.

This has changed the way we do business and conduct our lives. When we cannot find a job that fits our ambitions, we create a startup company that meets the needs we wish to fulfill. We are not lawbreakers, but we are not afraid to question the rules and think outside the box.

This innovative, ambitious approach is great for adults that are pursuing their dreams and creating their careers. However, it can be hard for parents when they are dealing with children that don't follow the rules. Children are growing up in a Millennial’s world, seeing artists, creators and innovators constantly pushing the boundaries of traditional career paths. It can be really exciting to see all of this amazing work and interesting stories of how these people found success. What is important to remind our children is that you have to learn the rules before you can break them. Much like in writing, you must first go through proper grammatical training before you can begin playing around with style and format. Once a child understands the rules, he is able to push the boundaries and realize his full potential. Teaching him the line between bending rules to pursue his dream and breaking the rules for the sake of breaking them will set your child up for future success.

-          Bria