Here’s what older parents whish they taught their teens when they had the chance.

Over the last couple of decades, the academic pressure on our high schoolers has been turned up—like waaaay up!

You probably recall that the college talk started in middle school when our newly minted tweens learned about AP classes and maintaining a high GPA.

And the pressure doesn’t let up until they don a cap and gown.

If you’re in it, you know it’s incredibly stressful for everyone, not just our kids.

But we’re afraid to take our foot off the gas because we don’t want our sweet child growing up to live in a cardboard box.

I know it sounds dramatic, but it’s a real fear for many parents, exaggerated or not.

What happens when we’re so focused on getting them into the “right” college that we miss the parenting mark during the last few years of influence

Well, I asked a couple hundred parents of young adults, and they told me the truth…

Our high schoolers need more than good test scores and a bajillion volunteer hours to successfully navigate the adult world (whether they go to college or not). 

Since I’ve experienced this Defcon 2 level of anxiety and wanted needed a reality check, I’m guessing MANY other parents do, too. 

I’ve furiously sifted through all of the advice and regrets from hundreds of older parents and created a simple cheat sheet so you can cut to the chase and make some adjustments while your kids are still at home. 

What do other parents who survived this stage wish they had done differently, and what do they think REALLY matters?

You might be surprised at the simplicity of their answers (but they’re GOLD).

You’ll definitely be grateful they shared their wisdom because it’ll reduce your stress and help you feel a lot better about your child’s future.