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Faith Topics
How is Your Teen Wired?
Helping Your Teen Narrow the Career Field
Many young people have yet to zero in on a specific dream for the future. One
of the simplest and most effective ways to help is to encourage
them to try a wide variety of activities:
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Does your son think hed like to play the guitar? Rent an instrument,
get him some lessons and encourage him to work at it for at least six months.
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Does your daughter like to run? Buy her some good shoes and shorts, and
encourage her to go out for the cross country team.
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Does your son think he might like to work with children, maybe even become
a teacher? Encourage him to volunteer with a Sunday school class at your
church.
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Does the medical profession appeal to your daughter? Encourage her to
volunteer at a local hospital and to interview your family doctor about
what its really like.
Some of these efforts wont go so well, but thats okay. Your
child may learn which interests not to pursue an invaluable lesson.
Other efforts will show promise, meriting further study and practice. Sooner
or later, one may prove to be the most enjoyable and natural fit in the world.
Adapted from Wired by God: Empowering Your Teen for a Life of Passion and Purpose by Joe White with Larry Weeden, Copyright © 2004, Focus on the Family. All rights reserved. International copyright secured.
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