“What do you want to be when you grow up?” – ATF I (Aptitude Test for the Future I), Question 1.
- When I was five and a half years old, I thought whatever I wrote as the answer will be realized in the future. Therefore, I responded with the only answer I had then – “I want to be a doctor.”
The question paper was awfully misleading. Colorful borders, rainbows and teddy bears decorated each and every question posted. None of the six year olds (or soon-to-be six year olds) knew this test would affect their lives in ways they could never imagine or picture – in their world of purple trees and green skies.
- The second question came rather sequentially, unlike the others that followed.
“Why is that so?” – ATF I (Aptitude Test for the Future I), Question 2.
- Relating this to the previous one was not even considered as a mental chore for a 6 year old. It was printed in the same color – bright orange, as if shouting out to everyone that our futures will be as represented. Further emphasizing the idea was the smiley sun extravagantly positioned above the 3 lines for the required answer.
