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Why College and Career Conversations Feel So Hard career exploration college planning communication high school parent resources parents teens Jul 03, 2026

And how to make them easier without turning every question into pressure.

You ask your teen, β€œSo, what are you thinking for college?” and suddenly the room gets tense.

They shrug.
 They say, β€œI don’t know.”
 They look annoyed.
 You feel like you are just trying to help, but somehow the conversation a...

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