Dear parents,
ask your children questions politely, even on very critical matters.
When you remain calm and act as though you are not bothered, children feel safer to open up.
You may be amazed at the outcome.
Children talk more when they feel safe.
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Your continued support can make a world of difference.
In conclusion, by listening, encouraging, and seeking God’s guidance, you can help your child navigate their career choices in a way that complements their strengths and passions.
4. Support Their Decisions: Trust in your child’s abilities to choose a path that aligns with their strengths and God-given talents. Be their biggest cheerleader.
5. Stay Involved: Stay engaged with your child’s academic journey. Know how they are doing at every level.
Here are a few steps you can take to assist your child:
1. Encourage Exploration: While in secondary school, encourage your child to explore various fields to discover what excites them.
Have open conversations with your child about what they want to study. Discuss the pros and cons of different options. If you’re unsure how to help your child make a career choice, seek assistance from a professional career counsellor. Some schools provide excellent resources
For example, in Nigeria, you cannot gain admission to any tertiary institution without a credit in Mathematics and English. Whether you want to study an arts or sciences course, you must pass these two subjects to continue schooling.
I emphasize “guide” rather than “impose.” Look out for your child’s strengths and passions. In areas where they struggle academically, be intentional about getting them the help they need.
When I ask if their parents were wrong, there is usually a period of silence before the conversation continues.
In my opinion, it is the responsibility of parents to guide their children in every aspect of their lives. As the saying goes, “Parenting never stops.”
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Many of them say things like, “My parents pushed me to study this course,” or “I didn’t know much about the course, so I am finding it difficult to comprehend now.”
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As someone who works in a tertiary institution and interacts directly with students, I often encounter students who want to change their course of study after spending two or three years in their current program.