A person is the main decision-maker for their own life. Parents can offer advice. The person makes the final choice.
By Pawan Nayar · from the LLOS AI Learning record
A person is the main decision-maker for their own life.
Parents can offer advice. The person makes the final choice.
A young adult can see themselves as the 'CEO' of their own life. This means the young adult has the final say. Parents can be like 'board members'. They give advice and share concerns. The young adult listens to this advice. Then, the young adult makes their own decision. This approach helps the young adult take responsibility.
A student wants to study art, but their parents want them to study medicine. The student listens to their parents' reasons. The student then says, 'I understand your worries about my future. I will think about what you said. But I have decided to study art. This is my choice.'
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