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Academic and Career Goals for Adolescents

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It is important to remember that your adolescent is nervous, too, as he tries to make these life-defining decisions. The best thing you can do is to listen as he discusses his hopes, dreams and fears for the future. Offer support and try not to criticize, especially if his decisions differ from what you might have chosen for him. Talk things through together in a nonjudgmental way, carefully trying to understand his side.

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