If your child is preparing to graduate from high school within one to two years, chances are you have given some thought as to how you can prepare them for the exciting years that lie ahead - the years when they will transition into adulthood. There are so many things they need to learn before graduating from high school, including:
- Preparing for college, if they plan to attend one
- Learning to live independently
- Setting goals that are attainable
- Finding a satisfying and rewarding job
There will be times when your teen may become daunted and overwhelmed with the reality that they will have to be responsible for their actions and plan ahead for their life, so they do not end up empty-handed. This is where your help and guidance is essential. As an adult, you have the first-hand experience with what it takes to help your teen lead a successful life after high school. Are you up for the challenge? This Better Family University Course will help you - no matter how prepared you currently feel.
Goal-setting is one of the most important efforts you and your teenager will undertake together.
Helping your teen transition successfully from a teenager to an adult requires a clear understanding of your teen's interests, strengths, and weakness. Through this course, you will play a key role in making sure that your teen is prepared for life after high school. A key factor in this include exploring career and higher education opportunities together. It is a chance to work with your teen on a project that will last a lifetime!
About This Course
The transition process from high school to adulthood can be exciting, if your teen is prepared to face it. This course will teach important aspects of helping your teen in areas such as:
- Transition into college
- Transition into independent living
- Transition into full time employment
It does not matter what path your teen wants to pursue upon graduating from high school - you can help them make their transition easier by building a foundation for success - which begins when you attend this parenting course. You will learn the keys that are essential for giving your teen the tools they need to be a successful adult.
For a successful transition from high school to the real world, teens need to know how to assess their personal transition needs, such as proper vocational skills, financial stability, and a plan on how to reach goals. You can take a proactive role in helping them through this vigorous process by taking this course. Whether your child pursues vocational training, higher education, or employment after high school, three essential factors determine how well he'll be able to deal with life's daily challenges. These factors include:
- Knowledge of what is expected from them after high school
- Mastery of skills required to function in many different settings
- Identifying the variety of support services that are available to help them deal with situations after high school
This course will answer your questions about your role, as a parent, in helping your teen transition into adulthood almost seamlessly. What are you waiting for?
You Will Discover...
- Keys to helping your teen become increasingly independent before graduating from high school
- Resources to assess your teen's interests and skills
- Your teen's transition needs, such as the need for vocational training, choosing an appropriate college, or employment
- Ways to develop your teens goals and plans after graduating from high school
You Will Be Able To...
- Start your teen's transition into adulthood early, so they can grasp concepts and increase the chances for life success
- Teach the importance of participation and feeling comfortable with interacting with others
- Help your teen adapt an attitude of expectations
- Help your teen develop flexibility and openness with other
- Help your teen learn the responsibilities that come with being an adult. Remember - teens are considered adults the day they turn 18.
- Set goals to help your teen become gradually independent in the transition

