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You can make it easier for them by being open to different pathways and acknowledging your children’s concerns. If your children are middle school-aged, now is a good time to discuss how they can explore various careers and skills during their years in high school.
A few questions you might ask:
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• Whatdoyouenjoythatyouaregood at?
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• Iswhatyouwantdifferentfromwhat you think we expect?
• (ifapplicable)Whydoyouthinkyou struggle in school? Is there anything we can do to help?
• IcanseethatXisreallyimportantto you. What do you like about it? Can you see these interests and skills turning into a career?
• Wouldyoubeinterestedinus connecting you with someone we know who can tell you about their job or let you shadow them for a day?
• Whatdoyouwanttogetoutofyour high-school experience? How interested are you in learning hands-on skills while you’re there?
• Wouldyoubeinterestedinahigh school pathway where you can work with your hands or even earn your own paycheck before you graduate?
• Isthereaspecificcareerpathyou would like to explore during your time in high school?
• Wouldyoulikeustogotoschooland talk to your counselor together about your options for high school and after?
• Whatdoyouthinkarethemost important questions you should be asking yourself right now?
Need more advice on how to help your kids choose the right career path? Flip
this magazine and turn to page 16 of the Student section for a comprehensive list of resources.
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In our Student section, we’re suggesting your son or daughter open the door to what may be a difficult conversation for them: their thoughts and preferences for a future career.
T his could be an especially challenging topic to broach if your children are
considering alternatives to the traditional four-year college degree.