PW invited parents of Delhi Public School, Jaipur to share insights on how they introduce their children to different careers

“Our endeavour has always been to understand the strengths and weaknesses of our daughter Mishti (class XI) to steer her towards the most appropriate career which will give her financial security and help her lead a high-quality life. To this end, we encourage Mishti to converse with professionals from diverse fields and then we discuss the pros and cons of specific careers with her. We also maintain a positive attitude and encourage careers that match my daughter’s skills” — Shilpi Dutta, homemaker

“I encourage my son Tejas (class XII) to sign up for hobby clubs so he can explore his interests and discover his passions and potential career paths. To broaden his perspective, we have introduced him to experts from a wide range of professional backgrounds. We also buy him books and online resources to understand 21st century careers better. Moreover, career fairs organised by DPS provide valuable insights and interactions with industry experts. The Alumni Interact is also an extremely useful initiative of DPS, Jaipur” — Alka Joshi, homemaker

“It is important to expose children to diverse experiences from youngest age before getting them started on choosing career options.
Therefore, we encourage our daughter Parii (class XII) to enrol in various scholastic and non-scholastic activities that inculcate curiosity, an open mind and self-awareness. Equipped with this mindset, she has set a goal for her aspirations and created an action plan based on a clear understanding of her interests, aptitudes and how to align them with career opportunities in the professional world” — Vanshika Madhwani, homemaker

“I have exposed my daughter Prisha (class XI) to the real world to the extent possible so she can make informed career decisions for the future. In her childhood, I narrated stories of war heroes, their valour and ability to deal with the trials and tribulations that came their way. As she grew older, I exposed her to a variety of sports and musical instruments. I noticed she has a flair for badminton, playing the piano and guitar, and even Western dance. I also encourage her to participate in school debates and Model United Nations (MUN) conferences” — Pragya Gupta, entrepreneur