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Scenario

Whether to encourage your child's idealism or push for security

My son wants to study environmental science but I keep pushing him toward something more financially stable and I don't know if I'm protecting him or failing him.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Parental wisdom about practical survival conflicts with supporting children's moral commitments and sense of purpose.

Your guide for this
Juana
Juana works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Intergenerational justice — what we owe the future?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.