2007-03-08 23:03:34 · 16 answers · asked by meh 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
Just like you had the privilege of, let her make her own choice. Guide, and lead, but ler HER make the choice!
2007-03-08 23:07:59 · answer #1 · answered by olderbutwiser 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be supportive! You've already lived your life and hopefully fulfilled your "dreams". Let your child make his or her own choice. Obviously you've done a good job raising him or her because your child is compassionate about helping others. Maybe this could be his or her calling, be supportive. If you want your child to get a feel for the profession, they can volunteer at a special needs school or day program center. Look on the United Way's website for programs in the community who focus on children with special needs. Once he or she has hands on experience maybe they will change their mind, or become more passionate. It's not easy work.
2007-03-09 08:53:31 · answer #2 · answered by Lisa D 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You your kid? How old is she? If she is under 15 then it is normal for children between the age of 7 and 16 to go through periods of wanting to be or do something. If she is older then 15 then you need to sit down and talk to her. Show her your reasons for wanting her to do what you want, but also let her decide in the end what she wants to do.
2007-03-09 07:20:03 · answer #3 · answered by Roland H 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
let your child make their own choices when it comes to their career, you can't live vicariously through them. If you push them into doing something that they don't want to do then not only will they resent you but they will also be unhappy in their classes and not put the kind of effort in that is needed. I would also suspect that they would not end up being in a job/ career field that they will like. If they are passionate about what they want to do the better it would be for them and who ever benefits from their career choice.
2007-03-09 07:35:53 · answer #4 · answered by Kristal E 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let your kid do what she wants.I understand that as a parent you want the best for her but this is a decision SHE will live with, possibly for the rest of her life.You want her to be happy, don't you?
I wanted to do art full time but I listened to my parents and tried something else (You can't make a decent living from art, blah blah blah.) Guess what? 4 years and a baby later I'm studying art. Who do you think lost the four years?
2007-03-09 07:15:07 · answer #5 · answered by Lisa M. 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If she is really eager to do it, then you should allow her to follow her heart.
There is no shame in being a Special Ed teacher...and if later she decides she wants to teach mainstream- then she can do the add on courses to do so.
2007-03-09 07:08:21 · answer #6 · answered by SheDevilBelle 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My daughter wants to be a middle school teacher. How proud I am that she wants to do something that will be a benefit to society that most others would never wish to do. In your case, multiply that x 1000. How dare you presume to try to disuade her from such a noble cause? You should be ashamed of yourself.
2007-03-09 07:16:24 · answer #7 · answered by Jon 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depending on her age, have her talk to a school counsellor. Make sure she knows exactly what she is getting into in that profession. By the way, you have seen this category, eh?
2007-03-09 07:51:48 · answer #8 · answered by Lydia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She has made up her mind what she wants to do and it is her choice. Think of it this way, At least she wants to do something with her life! Leave her alone, She will make you proud!
2007-03-09 07:24:42 · answer #9 · answered by Gerry 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hey, you're lucky! She'll actually be able to get a job with that. If she wanted to major in philosophy, then we could talk.
2007-03-09 08:11:13 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋