• Is more independent
• Feels that belonging to a group of friends is important
• Can assume more responsibility
• Has a surprising scope of interests
• Can think on own, but is influenced by others

   

Career Needs:

• Identify personal interests, abilities, strengths, and weaknesses
• Describe how work at home and /or school relates to jobs in the community
• Describe how work is important and attainable for all people
• Describe how personal beliefs and values affect decision making

Parent Involvement:

• Encourage good work habits at home. Gradually add responsibilities. Effort/experience are more important than quality.
• Avoid assigning jobs at home by sex to avoid stereotyping
• Identify various workers in your community
• Participate in the school’s career education program
• Listen as your child makes decisions. Keep in mind peer pressure

The information contained on this and the following pages was developed by the American School Counselor Association.