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Did you know…
That researchers are finding a link between overall satisfaction in life and following your childhood dreams. That your child has over 20,000 different occupations to choose from – No wonder they’re confused! That your child (and you for that matter) will spend some 86,000 hours on-the-job during an average lifetime – too much time to waste doing something they (or you!) don’t enjoy? That your child must be prepared to change careers at least three to four times during the course of their life? That your child has a unique mix of talents, interests, and abilities that provide
valuable clues about the kinds of work that would be best for them? That your child needs your help and encouragement to guide them toward a bright future? It's true. We all want what's best for our children. Especially when it's one of the big issues like surviving and thriving as an adult in the real world. The tricky part is figuring out what "best" means for each child. Few parenting tasks are as important - or as challenging - as helping kids figure out "what they want to be when they grow up." There is a lot at stake. With long-term benefits - and consequences. At the Career Ideas for Kids website, you'll find resources to help you help your child(ren) make informed choices about their future. Here's how it works: First, just for fun, click on the Double Dare section to take the Get Some Direction skill test. See how closely your own career path aligns with your natural interests and abilities. We dare you! Second, take a look at the list of ideas and resources included in the Big Ideas for Bright Futures section. Plan to give at least one idea a try this week. Third, take a few minutes to share your Work Tales with your child. It's a great way to get it all down for posterity's sake. |
