Loving support vs. labour market reality: what parents can (and can’t) do for their children’s careers Parents today do more than ever: Overseas or top‑tier education Extra courses, tutoring and enrichment Activities, leadership, volunteering… Yet when it comes to entering the job market, many parents quietly tell me: “I don’t really know how hiring works now “What worked in my time doesn’t seem to apply anymore.” “I want to help, but I don’t want to push too hard.” With a ba