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 overwhelming them
*Encourage and incentivize wise decisions—without making those decisions for them
*Allow room for failure and growth, looking at how even Jesus gave his disciples space to struggle and learn (Mark 9)
*Have meaningful conversations by asking questions like: What excites you? What concerns you about your options?
Matt and Janel also reflect on their own post-high school experiences—including lessons they wish they had known earlier, like the importance (and pressure) of choosing a major.
Plus, they take a closer look at one powerful option many families overlook: the gap year.
Summit Gap Year is a seven-month Christian program designed to help students pause, reflect, and grow before stepping into adulthood. Instead of rushing into big decisions, students build a strong foundation of faith, character, and purpose through intentional rhythms of prayer, study, work, rest, and community.
If you’re looking for a thoughtful, Christ-centered approach to life after high school, this episode will help you navigate the decision with clarity and confidence.
Learn more about Summit Gap Year by clicking here.