Finding a Way to Earn a Living

Your teen may still be living in your home, but they’re thinking (and sometimes worrying) about the future. They know life is expensive, and they’re trying to figure out how to contribute to the world and pay the bills. Help them keep things in perspective: they’re still in a stage where they’re trying on ideas and seeing what fits. Learning what they don’t enjoy is just as important as figuring out what they do enjoy. Make sure your teen understands this is a time to try on different roles—not a time to have life figured out.

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