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At what age should you start thinking about choosing a profession? What skills are needed for a future specialist? How do regions support the return of young specialists? Ekaterina Vladimirovna Kharchenko, a State Duma deputy, spoke in an interview for the project "Future. Children" about the importance of education, new initiatives and the role of the family in the professional development of young people.

The material was prepared by the editorial staff of Runet .
The full recording of the interview can be viewed at the link: Watch the video on VK .

When to start thinking about choosing a profession?
Ekaterina Vladimirovna is confident that career guidance can begin dominican republic whatsapp number list already in kindergarten:

"In children's games such as "shop" or "hospital", the child's potential is already visible. Parents and teachers should pay attention to this, but it is important not to limit the child's choice, but to give him the opportunity to try different things."
The key age for making a serious choice of profession is 7–9 grade:

7–8 grades: Preparation for a conscious choice of direction.
9th Grade: Deciding whether to stay in school or go to college.
“60% of schoolchildren leave after the 9th grade, and it is important that the choice is conscious.”
The Role of Parents in Choosing a Profession
Ekaterina Vladimirovna emphasizes that parents should help their child, but not impose a choice.

“Often a profession is chosen for dynastic reasons, but if a child does not feel interested in it, this can lead to disappointment.”
Tips for parents:

Give freedom of choice.
Set a positive example.
Share relevant information.
"Use proven sources: websites of universities, development institutes, state career guidance tests... Don't be afraid of mistakes. We live in an age when education lasts a lifetime, and professions can be changed several times."