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Get to work

Parents are an example of what it is like to be an adult and how work
life can be lived. Many of the attitudes and behaviours of children are
related to how they observe their parents ‘get down to work’ and
move from word to action.
Encourage activities that complement the moments of dialogue and
provide access to relevant information. Whether for parents or for
children, there are very significant actions that speak for many words!

In this more practical aspect, it is important to integrate other types
of allies in the support process. Resources, services or agents that
can be useful must be identified.
There is a great diversity of activities that can favour the construction
of children’s educative and training path. Ultimately, almost
everything we do in life shows us who we are, how we want to live,
and how we organise and progress.

PROMOTE PLANNING

Be aware of the educational and/or training decisions that are
approaching in your children’s life. Will they choose a high school
course after the 9th year? A degree after the 12th year? How to
prepare for these decisions. What deadlines and dates are important.
What sources of information and support services exist to know and
prepare for these decisions. Accompany your children. Take time and
energy to help them with service consultation and activities that
prepare for these decisions.

Help your children chart a plan to achieve a goal they value. For
example, if your kids would like to have an activity while on holiday,
help them plan how to reach that goal. What requirements and
training are required. Where and when to get this training. What
obstacles may arise and how to overcome them. Without a plan of
action, it is very likely that the goals are left behind as mere
intentions.

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