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1 in 4 Gen Zers brought a parent to a job interview
If you’ve ever felt like you care more about your child’s future than they do, then read on:
I’ve worked with hundreds of parents and their kids over 20 years and they all have this fear at some point.
It’s natural to feel this way.
Truth is, your child will eventually be ready to take control of their own life.
It’s a journey, just like learning to ride a bike.
They start with training wheels, then you hold them steady as they pedal, and finally, you let go and watch them take off!
The key is following the progression and allowing them to become independent.
Unfortunately, there’s a worrying trend emerging…
A recent survey found that 1 in 4 Gen Zers brought a parent to a job interview, and 1 in 6 parents directly submitted job applications for their kids.
Reading this data was quite concerning.
It shows the dangers of not giving children space to become independent and develop their Executive Functioning Skills.
If you’re new around here, these are a set of skills that help students plan, focus, remember, adapt, control impulses, and manage time effectively.
In fact, this set of skills is becoming so rare that…
…admissions officers are actively looking for these skills in applications.
They don’t want students who over-rely on their parents after high school.
Even college professors are raising concerns about this issue.
It was one of these conversations that inspired Chapter 3 in my book…
“How to Win the Million Dollar College Admissions Game”
Inside I cover how to help your child develop Executive Functioning Skills along with:
4 types of skills that will help your child excel and stand out in college and life.
A simple trick that will radically transform your child's approach to achieving their goals.
A practical step-by-step guide to assess and improve your child's communication skills.
You can start reading today for just $2.99 by clicking the link below:
To your child’s success,
Dr. Agnia Grigas
Founder - College Admissions Secrets
Author - ‘‘How to Win the Million Dollar College Admissions Game’’
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