• Mar. 18, 2009 - Preparing for Adult Life
Last week, I blogged about how much I was enjoying The Duggars: Twenty and Counting.
With my oldest approaching graduation next year, I really appreciated reading about how they prepare their children for adult life. Sometimes I feel like we're overwhelming Joe as we're discussing what he wants to do careerwise and all that needs to be considered. However, I just loved how the Duggars were able to list some major things they talk about as a family as their kids are getting older.
- Asking God for guidance. Whatever job you are going to do is a ministry to others and the people you come in contact with will be there by divine appointment, not by chance.
- If you're going to be working in a job for 30 or 40 years, it's really nice if it is something you enjoy.
- Try to shadow someone in the field you're interested in to find out if it's really as appealing as expected.
- Consider any health hazards associated with a job.
- Consider if it requires a lot of time away from family.
- Consider if the income will allow you to support yourself or a family or if there is some way you can spend your time more wisely.
They also talked about how they value academics, and definitely prepare their children academically for whatever they'll need, BUT that they are just as concerned about preparing them for life - being able to run a household or fix things around the house.
Sometimes I really can't imagine that I'm only a year or so away from graduating our oldest. The years really have flown by and there is still so much more that we want to teach him and share with him. I've contemplated just locking him in his room so that we can keep him around here a little longer, but alas... I kind of think this growing up stuff is inevitable. I've got to be brave.
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• Mar. 18, 2009 - Is that his truck?
I so want to read the Duggars' book - I've asked my mom to record their show (on TLC, I think?) and send it to me. We'll see if she has time. lol
I think you guys are doing a great job. I'm curious - what areas is he looking at for work - and what line of work? Send him here, the Marines are awesome kids. I've been Ma'am'd more in the past 5 months than in my entire LIFE elsewhere.