2007-01-05 14:39:42 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Grade-Schooler
Look at his hobbies.
Is he a computer programmer? Is he a great negotiator?
Play sports? Etc.
2007-01-05 14:42:25 · answer #1 · answered by phamy76 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell how few people know exactly what they want to do at 16, and those who think they do often change their minds a few times over the years that follow.
Advise him to take a good, well rounded, curriculum that will keep as many options open to him as possible (while at the same time giving him as many marketable skills as possible). He will probably need to tweek his academic plan a little as time goes; but students do that all the time.
Many students select a major when they start college and change that major later.
Tell your son to get the best grades possible right now but relax about what he wants to do later. People usually figure out what the next steps are they become necessary; and there is no plan that cannot be changed if necessary.
Let him concentrate on today for now. Encourage him not to worry about what he'll do right now. Over the next year or so some plan of action will feel right to him, and he'll go with that.
2007-01-06 08:35:28 · answer #2 · answered by WhiteLilac1 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He has plenty of time... Focus on High School and other things that a 16 year old should be doing. I am not sure what I want to be when I grow up and I am 34. Who said that you have to list all your goals at 16? When he finishes school there are many different avenues that he could take! Give him time to figure what he is interested in. He may have to try several things before he finds the right fit. Many young adults in college still don't know what they want to do after they graduate!
2007-01-05 23:40:42 · answer #3 · answered by cap01011973 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Expose him to as many new things as possible and let him discover what his interests are. They offer aptitude tests in high school which is a good way to find out what his particular strengths are. When he is ready, he will find his way. The most important thing you can do is to have a strong and open relationship with him where he feels he can talk to you about what is going on with him without feeling pressured. Most 16 year-olds don't know what they want to pursue after high school and those that do, often change their minds many times before they get to where they are going. If he feels that you are expecting him to know what he wants to do, he's very likely to rebel because he's not ready to make those kinds of decisions.
2007-01-05 22:56:00 · answer #4 · answered by susan g 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well this is going to sound weird, but go to barnes and nobal and pick up an ASVAP book. It is the military entrance exam (not that I sugest the military) Have your son take the practice tests. You grade them based on this scores it tells you your sons apptitude for specific jobs and interest. This might help zone in on your sons like and dislikes. I took this test at 17 and found out that I was business inclined so I pursued that path it has paid off nicely. It's just an idea but it might work. I now have my nephew taking the tests to see what he should look into.
2007-01-06 01:27:49 · answer #5 · answered by Just Me 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Advise him that he is in the same position as 95% of 16 year old high school students. It will take time & experience for him to discover where his talents, interests, aptitudes, motivations & satisfactions point him on a career path.
2007-01-05 22:51:09 · answer #6 · answered by Xeod 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just to try an picture himself doing different things. He can pretty much spend 2 years and college doing general education course before he decides on a major. I'm 30 and I still don't know what I want to be when I grow up. : ) He may just get a degree in something and end up doing something totally different. It happens. The important thing is to never stop learning.
2007-01-06 02:28:39 · answer #7 · answered by Ella727 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I was 16, I didn't know what I wanted to be either.
Whatever you do, just don't pressure him because a rushed decision is the worst decision he could make.
What are his interests, talents, etc.?
His career should involve something he enjoys doing.
Have him talk to a guidance counselor or check out some career books at your local library.
Hope this helped, good luck!
2007-01-05 22:45:20 · answer #8 · answered by Desiree 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Lay off him. At 16 I didn't know what I was going to do the next day let alone when I was finished with school!
Let him pursue his passions.
2007-01-05 22:43:41 · answer #9 · answered by colinsmumplus1 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
let him be a 16 year old. he has plenty of time to decide. I thought i knew what i wanted to be at 16 and it totally change when I found out about another career.
2007-01-05 23:32:23 · answer #10 · answered by johnsmommy0920 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I went through this with my son and I just advised him to study whatever he was really interested in. It's time enough for adult worries when a person IS adult.
He has turned out OK :)
2007-01-06 00:27:35 · answer #11 · answered by TC 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋