Hello sir, My son is in Class 10 and is good in studies. His trackrecord has been 90+ in all subjects in all classes. Now after 10th he shall have to choose a particular stream which he is confused because he has no vision of a career to choose. As a parent I am not able to decide his interest in any subject because he scores good in all subjects. He is an introvert and lacks communication skills. My husband being a Chartered Accountant wishes him to take up commerce stream but my son is not very fond of this profession. My son has brains and I fear a wrong choice may sabotage his career. Kindly advise

Ans: It is natural for your son to look for direction from parents and teachers. Seek out from him subjects that interest him the most, the scores he gets in those subjects, what does he want to do once he grows up to get a sense of direction he is seeking. It is best to not impose one's own will on a child. I would, therefore, suggest you seek his interest areas but let him decide.

Ans: I have read your personal evaluation of your son as a doting parent.
I can only advice based on the observations made by you.

In these situations these are called reactive counselling which will not be accurate simply because I haven't heard from the incumbent.
The child is talented and has a creative mind too with the music school certification too!
The mind is experimental looking for new creative challenges.

The career stream should be based on the candidates acumen and aptitude.
Prima facie you have knocked out business and commerce based on your statement can't understand business ...!

Synopsis:gets good marks in Maths, Physics and Chemistry

So science stream is suggested, however need to meet candidate for professional career counselling.

All the best in the most important decision!

Ans: Dear Balaji,
The distractions in this Digital Age are many and in a way, I do believe that if you want to see your child change, it begins at home.
Time Management is one of the most essential factors while studying for competitive exams and electronic gadgets can throw that off gear. Put down a gadget-free time at home where every member adheres to it. When your son sees everyone at home doing this, it becomes less of a resistance for him to turn in his gadget.
As for better focus, it's time he takes responsibility else you will be constantly hand-holding him. He needs to understand that not paying attention to studies in only going to result in poor grades. Let him realize that on his own.
A few ways to improve focus:
- sports or any physical activity for at 40 mins every day
- drawing/painting/any creative activity that he enjoys for at least 15 mins every day
- mind exercises to improve focus find videos on the internet on this)
- no nagging from family members as they only result in rebelling from the other side
- being supportive as parents BUT shifting responsibility to him

You can only try if these work. Usually parents throw their hands up in the air and say: I have done all this, nothing works!
Well, your children and when something does not work, try something else to make things work, right? I am this will work...

All the best!
Anu Krishna
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Ans: Thanks for being so concerned for your child . In fact it is really too early to plan like this however As I could find from your query , Let him try his luck for following options a. CA b. MBA through CAT in any top grade Management college c. Civil services .