Parents will often contact me to ask for some advice about their son/daughter.  Recently I had an enquiry from the father of an 18 year old. What I said to him was:

18 can be so young to have to make decisions about a young persons future. When young people lack motivation it can be hard for us on the side lines. We want to help but we can’t give them our enthusiasm. It was great for him to be offered a place at music college but also scary, especially if it meant having to learn to read music. 

So he is currently working as a door supervisor and helping out at the pub but what next?

I’m regularly approached by parents who want help for their child, and the question I always ask is: ‘does your son/daughter want help’ and as you have indicated maybe your son doesn’t want help. 

Probably the best thing to do is to direct him to my web site: http://www.amazingpeople.co.uk/students.htm and see if he wants to get in touch. If he did then I’d be able to help but unless he is willing to put in some effort it will be money wasted.

I work very well with young people and have had some great results and helped young people work out what they want to do and get there but there is a need for them do things to. I’ve been disappointed in the past when clients haven’t taken action and so seek to ensure clients are motivated before I take them on.