Lifelong learners are those who will care about the world around them and work to make it better. We want young adults of this age to demand more of reading material than just entertainment, so it probably would be helpful for you to direct some of their newspaper time. If the activities are provocative and intriguing, the task shouldn't prove too difficult. Talk about this with your child when you find an intriguing story. Talk about this with your child when you find an intriguing story.
Many factors influence career decisions, such as required training, education and salary level.
The classified section of the newspaper can be a big help to young people beginning to make these important decisions. Find the ad for such a job and notice the pay. Then have him or her project 10 years into the future and find an ad for a job to aspire to. If you know someone who has that kind of job, consider having your child talk to that person to find out more about it. Discuss the meaning of those words with your child.