John is a senior at the local high school. He will be graduating and shortly after that, he will be looking for a job. With the present economic condition this would not be an easy task. He would be competing with about 40,000 similar graduates for getting the decreasing number of jobs available. Since the kids just completing their schooling do not have any experience, it becomes increasingly difficult for them.
John's parents are concerned. The fact that there is an increasing number of unemployed children staying with parents, is naturally worrying them. They are wondering what they can do to help John t to find a job.
First, parents need to take it easy with their graduated children. The children are aware that they would not be able to stay with their parents all the time. They also feel the necessity of searching and getting a job. Your duty should be to give them proper encouragement and provide them any support they would need. Having faith in them would prove more beneficial. In addition, don't nag when things aren't going as fast as you think they should.
Many youngsters do not have the ability for finding employment. They might give up sooner than necessary. Be aware of this and help to keep your child motivated by encouragement. You can also suggest that part time is OK temporarily. Student graduates that are at least working part time are set to move into a permanent situation when the time comes.
It would be ideal to be his friend at this stage. Listen to what the child wants. Many parents make the mistake of forcing their children to adopt their line of thinking in looking for a job. When you get a clue to what your child wants to do, encourage them in that direction. Show them empathy when the going gets rough. Work out a plan with them and make sure they are fully included.
Being too soft on them also would be counterproductive. Your child would need some firm encouragement so that he does not give up easily. If you feel that things are not working out then you need to step in.
You need to establish good rapport with your unemployed child. Agree on a set of rules and expectations and make sure you both understand the signs when these expectations are met. For example, you can allow him to drive your car if he completes and forwards 5 job applications.
You must resist the compulsion to take over and do it yourself. This is going to be counter-productive as it would lead to loss of confidence of your child in yourself and vice versa. Keep in mind the world of job hunting has changed since you first started this endeavor.
If you really care about your child and their job hunting effort, you will want to pay attention to the above tips. If you do, both of you will feel much better when that job comes along and trust and confidence will remain.
John's parents are concerned. The fact that there is an increasing number of unemployed children staying with parents, is naturally worrying them. They are wondering what they can do to help John t to find a job.
First, parents need to take it easy with their graduated children. The children are aware that they would not be able to stay with their parents all the time. They also feel the necessity of searching and getting a job. Your duty should be to give them proper encouragement and provide them any support they would need. Having faith in them would prove more beneficial. In addition, don't nag when things aren't going as fast as you think they should.
Many youngsters do not have the ability for finding employment. They might give up sooner than necessary. Be aware of this and help to keep your child motivated by encouragement. You can also suggest that part time is OK temporarily. Student graduates that are at least working part time are set to move into a permanent situation when the time comes.
It would be ideal to be his friend at this stage. Listen to what the child wants. Many parents make the mistake of forcing their children to adopt their line of thinking in looking for a job. When you get a clue to what your child wants to do, encourage them in that direction. Show them empathy when the going gets rough. Work out a plan with them and make sure they are fully included.
Being too soft on them also would be counterproductive. Your child would need some firm encouragement so that he does not give up easily. If you feel that things are not working out then you need to step in.
You need to establish good rapport with your unemployed child. Agree on a set of rules and expectations and make sure you both understand the signs when these expectations are met. For example, you can allow him to drive your car if he completes and forwards 5 job applications.
You must resist the compulsion to take over and do it yourself. This is going to be counter-productive as it would lead to loss of confidence of your child in yourself and vice versa. Keep in mind the world of job hunting has changed since you first started this endeavor.
If you really care about your child and their job hunting effort, you will want to pay attention to the above tips. If you do, both of you will feel much better when that job comes along and trust and confidence will remain.
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