Is It Reasonable to Expect a Kid to Have Their Life Mapped Out by 10th Grade?

How to let kids be kids while still preparing them for college admissions

I hear it from parents all the time: “Are kids really supposed to know their career plans in high school?” or “They’re just kids—shouldn’t we be letting them explore?” Or the ever-relatable: “I didn’t know what I was doing until I turned thirty!”

I get it. Asking your kid to choose a career at 15 can feel like giving a baby a pocket protector and a firm …