Gap Years, College Mistakes to Avoid, & Parenting Against the Grain | Ep. 40, Pt. 2

Upside-Down Parenting · Apr 17, 2026 · 26m

What should your student do after high school—and how can you help without taking over?

In Part 2 of this conversation, Matt Jones and Janel Greig dive into one of the most challenging tensions for parents: guiding your child's future while still allowing them to take ownership of their decisions. From gap years to college choices, they explore how to support your student with wisdom, not control.

In this episode, you'll learn how to:

Ask better questions that help your student think critically about their future

Introduce options early (starting as soon as sophomore or junior year) without…