Introduction
Parents play a powerful role in shaping careers – for better or worse. A Career360 survey found that 74% of Indian students make career choices based on parental influence. But times are changing.
Top Challenges for Parents
- Fear of instability in new-age careers
- Peer pressure from other parents
- Lack of awareness of modern career paths
What Parents Can Do
- Listen first – Understand your child’s aspirations
- Educate yourself – Attend webinars and read career blogs
- Encourage exploration – Let them try internships and projects
- Avoid comparison – Every child is unique
- Trust, but verify – Help them research career feasibility
Case Study: Parents of Meera
Meera wanted to study fashion communication. Her parents were unsure. After 3 sessions with SR Foundation, they saw the scope. She now studies at NIFT and has interned with a top fashion brand.
Actionable Tips
- Speak to career counsellors together
- Attend parent-child career bootcamps
- Help children build a career vision board
Conclusion
Parents are partners, not pushers. At SR Foundation, we enable families to co-create a career path that is exciting, realistic, and deeply fulfilling.
