This guide will assist the young adult in your life to answer many of the uncertainties of the future. Whether it be educational plans, financial strains, vocational choices, or preparation for adulthood, your daughter, son, or grandchild is currently experiencing some level of stress.

This guide is a comforting resource for you as a parent or grandparent, written primarily for the young adult for whom you will share this thought-provoking guide. By following the guide's approach, your young adult will better understand their interests, values, and skills, which will help them make more informed decisions about their education, career, and life planning.

Is the enormous price of college tuition a reasonable choice, or should all other options be considered?

Should insight into personality makeup, interests, and skills factor into a career choice and the associated educational planning?

Did the high school curriculum include all the necessary tools to empower your loved one with the life skills and confidence to drive future aspirations?

Are you ready as a parent or grandparent to offer guidance based upon today's ever-changing world of possibilities? Should you read this guide? Absolutely.

This guide will equip you with the knowledge and understanding to support your young adult effectively, emphasizing the crucial role you play in their success and making you feel valued and integral to their journey.

"A Guide to Future Planning for Young Adults" highlights the bright future beyond traditional frameworks in today's competitive job market. It encourages a shift in perspective, suggesting that getting educated first and deciding a career path second is an outdated "cart before the horse" approach that typically falls short of expectations. The guide advocates for a self-assessment first, career choice second, and the best approach to the associated educational preparation third.