It's not often that children know exactly who they want to be and where they need to go to get there. But that's not the worst thing.
The worst thing is when teenagers choose a profession under someone else's influence, listening to the advice of relatives or friends. Disappointment in this case is inevitable.
Let's try to find out if it is possible to help a teenager choose a profession without pressure.
The child makes a decision
The teenager should make the choice, and independently. There is no need to impose on him what you like.
Parents should encourage their teenager to make this choice.
How to do it
1. Start with what your son or daughter dreams about, evaluate their interests and dreams. After hearing several options, do not rush to choose an educational institution.
2. Next, you need to assess the difficulties that may arise along the way, talk about your personal experience, searching for or changing jobs.
Be open and let him know that your experience will help him avoid making mistakes.
3. Don't criticize your child for his choice and don't even think about making fun of him. Listen, clarify, be interested.
4. If the choice is difficult, take special tests, courses, visit educational institutions.
At this stage, the teenager should develop the concept that he himself is responsible for his future.
Previously, we talked about tricks that will help parents stay calm when raising children.
