In an ideal world the Parent Teenager Connection is about parents being there when needed and sensing moments where your child needs support, direction and/or feedback. As they say it takes two to tango, so even with the best intentions it can be tricky in developing the connections your striving for.
Hopefully the information below will be valuable and helpful for you in developing that Parent Teenager Connection.
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Parents play a key role in helping a student succeed. Be there for them!
Career planning can seem complex as we are talking about the unknown!
There is a wealth of information, resources and people
Key points on how parents can help.....
Parents being there when needed and sensing moments where your child needs support, direction and/or feedback.
Hints to help you in career development communications with your teenager:
Use the Johari Window to help understand self discovery and self knowledge.
We all want to help teenagers make good choices. Parents, building on your own experience is a great place to start.
Be honest, they want to know that what they are feeling isn’t so different from what you felt at their age.
Teenagers speak to your parents, teachers, coaches, friends and/or other parents.
As a student help is often right in front of us. If you are a student viewing this page, please be open to your parents and allies helping you!
Seek allies. Let others help you!
Remember to involve people who play a major role in your teenager’s life, such as coaches, teachers, friends or other parents.
When is the right time to talk to teenagers about careers?
Some of the best conversations start with “how was your day?".
Career conversation pointers
It's about you and your teenager building a stronger relationship and forming a partnership.
Create a career journal portfolio
A habit your teenager should get into is the maintaining of a ‘real time’ journey.