An Inspiring Conversation on Real Parenting – with Ali Koç

VOLKAN CERRAHOĞLU & ALİ KOÇ

This week’s guest on the High School Ambassadors YouTube channel is Ali Koç, whom we know both as an educator and as a parent. In this warm and eye-opening conversation moderated by Volkan Cerrahoğlu, Ali Koç shares valuable insights ranging from parenting to the impact of international student exchange programs on young people.

Key topics discussed in this episode include:

• - The definition of real parenting: Being a parent is not just about being a friend; sometimes it means making tough decisions for your child’s future.
• - The impact of boarding school decisions on child development: Their critical role in building independence and responsibility.
• - Ways to instill responsibility: The importance of setting boundaries and teaching children to wait.
• - The transformative power of international exchange programs: Opportunities that broaden horizons and open new doors for youth.

Ali Koç’s personal experiences with his own son, the important decisions he made, and his educational vision are inspiring for both parents and young viewers.

• “Parenting is not about being a friend; it’s about being able to make tough decisions for your child’s future.”
• “Children love boundaries. A child who learns to wait also learns to appreciate.”

This conversation is more than just a program—it’s a journey of awareness about family, education, and courage.