Find out what is meaningful to him. If he has no claimed interests, there is reason to begin discussing income. Eight years from now is either part way through university work, or ""on ones own"" in the world of work. I deal with JH and HS age kids in outreach programs at SCSU. I believe choosing a path is critical in the sense that directional efforts are made. They can change at 13, from small decisions to 180 degrees, with no penalty. discovering pathways to self financial responsibility (realistic income) may be one corridor. Making a plan that taps into friends in other professions he respects is one way to approach building a life compass. He will not (probably) be like you. My son is in Culinary Arts at a Tech school and it is just fine with me. It has taken years of open coaching to provide opportunities that were not perceived as "what you want me to be". Discussion of the topic is often tough for a son to bear (let alone the father/mother). Relatives, friends, and associates can be positive and make a difference. Job shadowing is another potential path finder. People today have 4 to 8 different professions/jobs during their working career. Education is best when the information is transferable and understood withing a broad context. I hope this helps remove the feeling that you haven't done some critical thing. It is not possible to direct these choices. It is their's to make. Jim
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