The Role of Parents in Career Pathing.pptx

Roles of Parents in Choosing Career of Children

1. . Career Guidance Program

2. The Parent's Role in Career Selection

3. . Parents serve as a major influence in their children’s career development and career decision-making. Parents want their children to find happiness and success in life and one factor which influences happiness and success is career choice .  . How important is the role of the parent in the career guidance process?

4. Research also indicates that when students feel supported and loved by their parents , they have more confidence in their own ability to research careers and to choose a career that would be interesting and exciting. This is important because studies show that adolescents who feel competent regarding career decision-making, tend to make more satisfying career choices later in life. (Keller 2004). How important is the role of the parent in the career guidance process?

5. Parents influence the level of education or training that their children achieve; the knowledge they have about work and different occupations; the beliefs and attitudes they have to work; and the motivation they have to succeed. Most of this is learned unconsciously – children and teenagers absorb their parents attitudes and expectations of them as they grow up. How important is the role of the parent in the career guidance process?

6. The expectations parents have for their children’s education and career. The example they set for their children. The values they show to their family, friends and to society. The opportunities they offer their children to learn and develop. The kind of parent-child relationship they develop.  Some of the key influencers are:

7. Tips to help your child’s career development:

8. Encourage your children to get as much education as possible. Help them to discover their innate talents and skills Develop their knowledge of the world of work. Value gender equity and cultural diversity Become aware of career resources/ education and training opportunities Observe the effects of work experience Tips to help your child’s career development:

9. over-involvement in the decision- making process can undermine parental effects as a positive source of influence. Excessive parental control regarding adolescents' occupational decision-making results in negative outcomes . Nucci (1996). WARNING :

10. Parents should be cautioned against imposing their own goals on to their children or seeing their child’s accomplishments as a reflection on themselves. So while parents should show genuine interest and support for their adolescents‘ career plans, they must allow adolescents to discover who they are on their own. REMINDER

11. Some teenagers fear the disapproval of their parents if they pursue a career in cooking/art/drama/music as opposed to a practical high-earning occupation such as law or medicine. If parents make it clear that they have no specific expectations for their child’s career, he/she will feel free to explore a greater variety of professions , choosing one based on their own preferences rather than those of their parents.

12. Choosing a career is an extremely important decision that impacts an individual‘s entire future, so parents can become very stressed. It is important to stay positive otherwise it can become a stressful time for all involved. Parents unwittingly can make the past seem perfect and the future terrifying.

13. A dolescents valued parental influence and guidance in the area of career choice and vocational development.. It is important for parents to give students support and encouragement to explore the many options available to find the best career fit. It is best to start the discussion as early as possible.

14. Parents should guard against shooting down ideas their children may have about their future careers. If they react negatively, it may shut down the whole exploration process. Parents need to keep the lines of communication open, and encourage their child to gather as much information as possible on their career interest areas. A parent must recognize that their role is simply to act as a facilitator in their child’s career journey and allowing independent career choices marks a young persons first real step into adulthood.

15. Look out for the danger signs in your child's approach

16. Waiting until the last minute to make decisions . Unrealistic expectations Promises to work miracles with study next term Carrying too many higher -level subjects in spite of poor reports from teachers. Lax approach to homework Interference from social activities or a weekend job which is funding their social life Selecting a course because the career is well paid. They are more likely to gain a good result in their degree if they enjoy and are interested in the course Danger Signs:

17. A SIMPLE RULE

18. Be involved, but not in control  Advise, but do not decide Support, but do not dominate.

19. TOPIC F