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Post by Mayleng on Nov 21, 2008 8:36:17 GMT -5
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Post by majorv on Nov 30, 2008 14:38:00 GMT -5
"Generally speaking, the predisposition stage is when a student begins to develop occupational and educational aspirations..."
Interesting article. I do believe that when a kid knows early on what they want as a career that it helps them get into the right mindset. It helps them focus on what they need to do in HS to take that next step. My daughter knew in JH that she wanted to be a vet but it wasn't until HS and her experiences in FFA that she decided that being a livestock/large animal vet was her calling. If your passion for what you want to do is strong, then it helps you stay focused on your goal. Hopefully, it will keep her rooted and help control the temptations that go with her new found freedom of being away from home.
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Post by empeg1 on Nov 30, 2008 20:12:51 GMT -5
All new college students face temptations. It is part of the passage that is college. I know it is scary. I have a 16 yr old, my youngest and I am scared. Yet, I am trying. by small steps, to allow her more freedom, to make choices, to face temptations and risks, and to make decisions, so she can make mistakes while she is still with me. I am a strong believer in the slow and gradual approach to young adulthood as the most healthy one. Right now, my girl is stuggling with an essay which she must write in class, as an analysis of a book read in her English class. She prograstinated all week, while on vacation, for the topic to select and an outline due tomorrow, as the in-class writing begins. She is freaked out. Was the above a mistake? Yes. Will she do well on the above assignment? No, not now. Am I stepping in to rescue her, no, I am not. I rather have her learn the consequences from this essay about not procrastinating than help her out and have her get a good grade from my effort.
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Post by majorv on Nov 30, 2008 23:36:28 GMT -5
I know exactly how you feel. My dd and ds are so different. DD was the one kid I didn't have to worry about. I rarely had to talk to her teachers or remind her about homework. I know the temptations that going away to college brings...I was there myself once. I worry about her but I also know this is an important part of becoming a responsible adult. My 16 y.o. ds is another story, and sounds much like your dd. Taking, and accepting, responsibility needs to be learned whether you go to college or not.
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