Not
everyone is destined to go to college; not every career requires a degree, and
not every person is suited to the college lifestyle. However, if your child doesn’t
quite know what they want to do in life, then college could be a good way to
find out – it can really help to shape them and their ideas. If that is the
case, then here are some ways that you can help to encourage your undecided
child to go to college.
Save Money
When your child is born, you can start with the assumption that
they will go to college and start to save for that eventuality immediately. You
might choose to put money into a savings account, or invest with Personal Capital, for example. However you choose to do it, having that money
to hand will give you and your child the impetus to use it for what it was
originally intended. Having this money will also show your child that you
always had faith in their abilities, and this can help them to get past any
confidence issues that they have.
Encourage an Interest in Learning
Not
everyone enjoys high school, but everyone can enjoy learning if it is done in
the right way. As a parent, you can make it your job to show your children just
how much fun learning can be. Take them on
nature walks or to special workshops so that they can learn at their own speed. Give
them knowledge and passion for the world
at large so that they want to continue learning. When they leave high school,
it makes sense for them to attend college, because they will be able to pursue
their own interests and keep learning for longer.
Show Them the School
One of the best ways to encourage a child who is wavering about
what to do regarding attending college is to take them to a school to show them
around. Having a tour of the facilities and discovering all the things the
could do whilst there, speaking to tutors and finding out more about the
classes on offer, and meeting the kinds of people who will become their peers
and friendship groups can give them all the encouragement they need to take the next step and apply for
their college place.
Don’t Push Too Hard
As
a parent, you might be determined that your child goes to college and gets the
best education possible, but even if that has been your dream since your kids
were little, that doesn’t mean it is going to happen right now, or ever. Your
child might decide that school just isn’t right for them at the moment, and if
that is the case, then you must not push
them too hard. If you do, they might apply to keep you happy, but ultimately they
will not be doing it for themselves, and no parent wants that to happen. If
college is something they choose to do at a later date, they will have that
opportunity. Otherwise, embrace their decision and accept it, and you will soon
find the right path for them.
Disclosure: This is a contributed post.
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