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Among the most important adolescent development challenges is the process of becoming independent from family and parents. The choice of careers is thereby a critical, if not the most important step in the life of a young person toward an independent and self-determined existence.

Since you, as an adult person and parent, are fully aware of the magnitude of this decision, it is quite understandable that you want to support and advise your son as much as possible. Nevertheless, keep in mind that it is ultimately Jadon who will have to live with and bear the consequences of his decision. He will pursue his career aspiration more sustainably, and consequently work and learn more intensively toward it, if he himself is the one who has actively decided on the career choice.

Therefore, it is advisable to endure your son’s inaction, even though it may be hard for you, rather than fill the gap with your own activism. If you advocate too much for Jadon, it could even result in a strong counter-reaction on his part. It is quite possible that, henceforth, he may no longer pay attention to you at all concerning this topic.
For suggestions and hints about how to quietly support your son click here…