Intro
Yesterday was Pooch Day USA
Tax season is around the corner
Going on vacation tomorrow
Tonight’s Show We Will Be Discussion:
The Dumbest Question You Can Ask Your Child
What Do You Want To Do?
Story
Discuss my children
Parents sending their children to college
Why do I think it’s dumb?
Disclaimer, the intelligent knowledge responsible kids isn’t the norm.
Fun or current option
The trendy option
Choose The Path To Least Resistance
Parents, Have You Prepared Your Child To Make Decisions
Do they know how to look at different options?
Gather information
Process information
And then make an informed decision?
More than likely no because they aren’t familiar with that process or lack of life experiences.
Do you as a parent know how to make decisions?
What’s your process?
How knowledgeable are you on the matter?
Are you trying to be informed?
Intentional ignorance
Can this decision have long term negative affect if it doesn’t work?
Can you afford the consequences?
What should you ask your child?
What are you options?
What are thoughts on them?
How do you feel you can make them happen?
Stay away from emotional responses
Get informed
Talk to parents or people that are where you want to be
Evaluate who’s giving you advice.
Help them make informed decisions.
Be ok if they don’t choose your favorite decisions, as long as you see that made an informed decision.
If they don’t make an informed decision, let them know what the consequences may be. And live with it.
Most Important
Don’t lose your relationship with your child because of the situation.
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Conclusion