Disagreements over parenting styles, and future careers.

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In all honesty, very few of us thought about our partner's possible parenting style when we began dating them. I know that I didn't. It's mostly romance and blind hope at that stage. By the time the subject really comes into focus we're already in the thick of parenting. Louise has asked us to talk about this, and we loved the topic because so many of us lack the skills to successfully navigate a happy path with a partner who sees things differently.

We talk about why consensus is so important in parenting, but also when disagreement can actually benefit your teenager. Finally, we give some top tips on how to go about finding a path to agreement that works for everyone.

Also, as the world shifts in the direction of a knowledge economy - and increasing automation of jobs - our need for new skills has made a college education seem vital. But is that the right path for our teens? Gaelle asked to discuss how we talk to our teens about their future careers in a way that supports them.

BOOKS MENTIONED:
Thinking Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman

WEBSITE LINKS:
*https://www.positiveparentingsolutions.com/discipline/parents-disagree-on-discipline
http://teentherapycentersv.org/2015/03/24/consistency-the-toughest-and-most-important-part-of-parenting-2/
https://childmind.org/article/conflicts-over-parenting-styles/

BOOKS MENTIONED:
Thank You for Being Late: An Optimist's Guide to Thriving in the Age of Accelerations by Thomas Friedman

WEBSITE LINKS:
https://parents.au.reachout.com/common-concerns/everyday-issues/things-to-try-exam-stress/what-to-do-if-your-teen-is-stressed-about-the-future
https://www.allthingscareers.co.uk/blog/how-to-talk-to-your-teen-about-careers-without-causing-tension
https://www.talkspace.com/blog/teen-pressure-school-career/
https://magazine.lifology.com/career/career-anxieties-among-teenagers/
https://www.joyfulmindmentor.com/blog/stressed-teens-and-career-development

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