Hey everyone.
I am sick of people telling me that teenagers don’t know what they want.
In my approach to teaching and coaching, I always start with the “why” so everyone knows why we are doing what we do, and is motivated by the reason. I take full responsibility for connecting what I’m teaching with what my clients/students want (or what they want to avoid) so they stay motivated.
And this works better and better the more I know what people want.
Can you help me be a better teacher and a better motivator for my teenage clients?
Even though people say teenagers don’t know what they want, I’m sure a lot of you on this site have a lot to add to this conversation. I really hope you will share with me.
What specifically do you want most? If you could have 3 wishes instantly granted, what would they be?
I’m not sure I understand what you are asking very well. Are you asking how to become a better teacher? Are you asking what teens want to do as a career? Are you a teacher as a profession or something else? (asking as you use the word ‘client’ too)
I’m confused too. Are you saying that teenagers all want the same things? So that if people here tell you what they want, then your students will want that too? huh?
Thank you for these replies.
All students are different, so the more variety of responses, the better.
I’m a coach, not a traditional teacher. And I focus on helping people get what they want, whatever that may be.
Some teenagers I help with social issues and confidence. Others I help with turning their hobbies into start-up ideas. Others I help have better communication with their parents. Everyone is different.
I have recently been addressing larger groups and not just individuals. Since I want to impact everyone in the room (not just teenagers who happen to be similar to ones I’ve coached in the past), I want to be sure I’m connecting and not just making assumptions about the audience.
My goal is simply to help teenagers to get more of what they want. I’m not “looking” for any kind of response other than what’s genuine.
All teenagers want to be understood as individuals and have their individual needs addressed. I think you understand this well. So I’d think you’d get much more benefit from asking your clients what THEY want, instead of us. 