As adolescents enter high school, they’re thinking about classes, Friday night football games, and the cute boy (or girl) in study hall. Teachers, guidance counselors and parents – however – are thinking about college. It’s a decision most kids aren’t ready to make yet, but parents can help.
“There are many things parents can do to help teens prepare for making this decision such as helping them to organize thoughts and goals about what they would like to do as far as a career. Parents can help them to write down accomplishments they have achieved during the middle school years and high school years so that they can see a pattern of activities and interests that can help them to make future career decisions.” - Source: Associated Content
Helping your teen make decisions about college requires some balance, too. You can make all the lists and get all the college brochures you want, but some kids just don’t yet know what they want to do. And that’s ok. Keep an open dialogue, and an open mind. Let your teen make the decision at his own pace.
Posted By: Aspen Education Group
