Parental help key to career choice<\/p>\n
JAKARTA (JP): The crucial moment for third-grade high school
\nstudents is fast approaching. They will sit their final exams
\nearly next month. If all goes well, they will pass and graduate.
\nBut this is not the end of the story. By succeeding at school
\nthey will face another challenge. Those who want to continue
\nstudying will have to work hard to secure a place at college.
\nLike the students, parents will also be busy thinking about the
\nbest place for their children.<\/p>\n
A variety of people commented on the issue for The Jakarta
\nPost.<\/p>\n
Atiek Wardiman, wife of the minister of education and culture:
\nUnder the guidance of their parents and relatives, children
\nshould be able to discover their interests as early as junior
\nhigh school.<\/p>\n
Parents and relatives, such as uncles and aunts, should
\ninform, give directions and motivate children to develop their
\ntalents and interests. We should facilitate their decision-
\nmaking.<\/p>\n
By doing so, the dilemma of choosing where to go to college
\nand what to study will not be as serious as it otherwise might
\nhave been. The other important thing to consider is the economic
\nbackground of the parents.<\/p>\n
Yati Meliala Cooper, a jewelry designer: My husband and I
\ndon't want to insist on our children being someone we want them
\nto be. We just give them the freedom to choose their own schools
\nand decide their own futures.<\/p>\n
We also don't want to tell them not to be this or not to be
\nthat. As parents, we just try to provide their needs in
\naccordance with their interests.<\/p>\n
Whatever they will be, their futures are in their own hands.
\nKeep in mind that children always change their interests in
\naccordance with trends and their surroundings. So, let them grow
\nup and decide their own way.<\/p>\n
Tutik Indarti S., a first lieutenant policewoman: There's no
\nreason to let our children determine their next schools by
\nthemselves. Parents should also play an important role in helping
\nchildren decide their studies, and their future direction. At the
\nvery least, parents must provide as much valuable information as
\nthey can so that their children will have as wide a knowledge as
\npossible before making a final decision.<\/p>\n
Mahisa Respati, a final grade student at SMU 70 senior high
\nschool majoring in social science: Because I have a social
\nscience background, I'll major in economics or international
\nrelationships. Most students from my major will do the same. I
\nwould like to be a businessman.<\/p>\n
If I pass the entrance exam for state universities I'd like to
\ngo to the University of Indonesia because it is in Jakarta, or
\nAirlangga University in Surabaya if my parents agree. If I fail,
\nI'd like to study at a private university with an accredited
\nschool of economics.<\/p>\n
My parents let me determine my school and major by myself. Of
\ncourse they are ready to give financial support. I'm ready for
\nthe final examination, but a little bit confused about my future
\nstudy.<\/p>\n
I think my parents will be able to give me the necessary
\nfinancial support if I go to a private university.<\/p>\n
Right now I am taking some courses in preparation for the
\nuniversity entrance exam. I think these preuniversity courses are
\nreally helpful.<\/p>\n
Yus, 17, a student at SMU As'syafi'iyah high school: What am I
\ngoing to do after graduating ? Get into a university, of course.
\nWhat else.<\/p>\n
I am a bit mixed-up over choosing the right university as
\nthere are lots which offer various subjects.<\/p>\n
Finance is not the problem. My father always says that as long
\nas I remain disciplined in praying, then I can get into any
\nuniversity I want.<\/p>\n
My father might sell part of the family's lands to finance my
\nuniversity study.<\/p>\n
Nona, 17, a student at SMU 82 high school: I want to study
\ncommunications after I graduate. Once I really wanted to be
\neither a politician or a psychologist, but I changed my mind.
\nBoth majors take longer to complete than I am prepared to spend
\nstudying. And I don't want to bother my family with financial
\nproblems just because of my dreams.<\/p>\n
My father was really angry when I told him the reason behind
\nmy decision to choose communications. He said that it was not my
\nbusiness to worry about the money.<\/p>\n
I hope I will be accepted at the University of Indonesia.
\nStudying at a state university is cheaper. Besides, it is more
\nprestigious to be a UI graduate. (team)<\/p>",
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