how to help your teenager choose a career
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HOW TO HELP
YOUR TEENAGERCHOOSE A CAREER
Case Johnny
Johnny hasn't figured out,or more correctly, thought abouthis future at all and now heneeds to choose. To take a yearoff or to apply to a school?Which school in that case andmost importantly which area ofstudy?
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Authority
Motivator
Facilitator
Consultant
Give specific directions, supervise, be present
Explain, encourage, support
Collaborate, generate ideas, sharpen
Delegate, help portray the big picture, plant questions and ask for arguments
4 Different Approaches
to 4 different levels of self-direction
1. Dependent
2. Interested
3. Involved
4. Self-directed
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If Johnny is: He needs an:
This means
... only works if your audience is at stage 1 or 2 max.
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the drill sergeant technique
Finding the time
... it takes to facilitate or consult is not easy.
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energy and patience
Focus on one thing at a time
Get away fromroutine. Breath freshair. Exhale.Be in the moment. Letyour mind take abreak.
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Make it fun
Choosing a path isserious business.But focusing on themusts, makes usforget the whys.
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