HELP YOUR TEEN FIND THEIR PASSION
With These 3 Ideas
If you’re a parent of a high school student, you’ve probably thought about their future. Over the next few years, they are going to make some very important decisions, and as their parent, you want everything to go as smoothly as possible. Whether your child is planning to go to college, attend trade school, enter the workforce, or take some other path, you hope they eventually find a fulfilling career. If they choose college, then you know it will be expensive. And, according to the National Center for Education Statistics, 80% of college students change their major at some point in their college career, which can make it even more expensive. Helping your child cultivate their passion early may help them to be more focused on a single major if they choose to attend college. Here are three things you can do to help them make the best decisions about which path to take in college, or in whatever option they choose. Encourage them to try various activities. Your child may never discover their true passion if they aren’t exposed to a variety of activities. This should start at a young age and continue as
they get older. Encourage your child to join different clubs at their school, volunteer at charitable organizations, learn music, and play sports. By trying many different activities, they may find one that aligns with their interests, which could point them toward a fulfilling career. Introduce your child to a wide variety of people. Have your child meet with friends and family with varying backgrounds and careers. Encourage conversations about what led them to their career and what they enjoy about it. When you find an individual whose career or background interests your child, that person could become a mentor and guide them down the right path. Help them get some work experience. If your child already thinks they know what they want to do in life, help them find a job in that field. It could be a part-time job or just volunteer work, but seeing how the profession operates firsthand will provide them with valuable information. They could decide the career they were considering is not for them and pursue other interests instead.
SPLITTING THE HOLIDAYS DURING A DIVORCE
Ideally, parents draw up a parenting and custody arrangement to ensure their child’s right to continuous and frequent contact with both parents after splitting up. This can take various forms, but all days of the year are not equal in significance or importance to families. How birthdays, holidays, religious occasions, and other special days are shared must be equitable when drawing up an arrangement during a divorce in California.
• If it is your turn for a given holiday, consider facilitating a phone call to the other parent who is not with the child, especially on important days such as Christmas and birthdays. • If your child is school-aged, get a complete copy of their school schedule, including the exact dates of holiday breaks. You must have this information before making an arrangement. • Even if your relationship with your child’s other parent is strained, you support your children’s development and emotional well-being when you encourage positive holiday experiences with your former partner and their family.
As we approach the holiday season, divorced parents should consider the following scenarios so both parents get equal time with their children.
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If you do not have a holiday parenting arrangement or your arrangement needs some help, consult with your attorney as soon as possible. If circumstances allow, your children should experience holidays with both parents, developing traditions with both sides, including the extended families.
The holidays are a special time for parents and their children. Make memories that will last a lifetime — with both families — by establishing a proper parenting and custody arrangement. If you’re going through a divorce or a child custody case, have a certified family law specialist by your side. Give us a call today if you need representation.
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Try to be flexible, especially when long-distance travel is involved in holiday plans.
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