Young people report that choosing careers is one of the biggest problems they face. This article outlines a rationale for involving parents directly in their sons’ and daughters’ career planning, and describes a program used in high schools that equips parents to help their children choose careers. The author draws on research and practice in the US, although the concept has application beyond the US.
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