What happens when a mother's dream becomes her child's nightmare? Sometimes the intention and goal of a parent may be the same as their child's. Yet, the path to the end may not take the same route. Often times, mothers may pass many things on to their children. Whether a dream or cliché, the intention is always with a heartfelt confidence that the child will somehow take on some piece of her soul and desire. In Amy Tan's "Two Kinds" and Russell Baker's "Gumption," this story of a mother's dream for what is best for her child, and the child's path to success both show h…
