My 12-year-old Son Dreams of Playing Professional Football. Should I Encourage Him?

Ans: Dear Madam, Your son is only 4 years old. Kindly refrain from making decisions at this moment regarding what he should or should not do. Kindly exercise patience until he reaches the age of 7 to 8 years. His concentration and listening abilities will gradually enhance as he matures with age. It is important to recognize that a typical 4-year-old has an attention span of only about 5-15 minutes for any given activity. They are in the process of mastering their ability to concentrate and often find themselves easily sidetracked by their surroundings. This is common and is expected to enhance as they mature. Engaging and interactive activities effectively capture their attention for extended periods. If feasible, consider enrolling him in a nearby Daycare Centre after preschool, or alternatively, you might hire a trustworthy female maid servant to provide care for 6-7 hours till your office work is over. All the BEST for Your/Son's Prosperous Future.

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Ans: Hello,

First and foremost, thank you for reaching out to us. I am glad to see that you want to support your son in his dream of becoming a football coach while remaining realistic and encouraging him to finish his degree before reaching for his dreams. As with any career off the beaten path, your son will needs to follow his instincts while remaining practical about the reality of the situation. Finishing his degree is definitely a great practical step that ensures he has a strong foundation while giving him alternative options. I would suggest meeting with a career counselor who will be more equipped to deal with specific career planning and provide personalized advice. They can help create a road-map for achieving his goals while ensuring that he maximizes opportunities both in his education and in his football dreams. This approach will give him a clearer path to follow and increase his chances of success in whatever he chooses to pursue. I wish your son all the best in his future endeavors.

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Ans: After Diploma he can't go abroad for studies. First he has to complete the degree course. Football is his hobby. Let him enjoy that. But for abroad studies graduation is must. Regards.Professor........................:)