Psychology2 min«We are developing our own family culture»Juliana and her husband Niko want to spare their three children the conflict of loyalty that they themselves experienced as children of migrants.
Education2 min«It is possible to reformulate one's beliefs.»Not showing weakness shaped Andrea's childhood. She tries to be careful with the pressure to perform when it comes to her children.
Education2 min«I never thought I would turn out like my father.»As a teenager, Ursula Kotecha was annoyed by her parents' values. But when she became a mother herself, she adopted them.
Career choice3 min«I want to stay in direct contact with the children.»Apprenticeship as a childcare worker: Kevin Werder still works at the company where he did his apprenticeship. But he hasn't stood still – quite the opposite, in fact.
Career choice2 min«I thought that was it for haircuts.»Alexandra Zollet was training to be a hairdresser in 2017. She is now cutting hair again, but her approach is completely different.
Career choice1 min«The feeling of flying is indescribable.»Even as a child, Valeria Huber dreamed of flying. Now she is about to realise her dream – as a professional helicopter pilot.
Career choice1 min«They are the dearest people I know.»Supporting people with disabilities brings Finn joy. He already knows what career path he wants to pursue.
Career choice2 min«I want to be able to apply knowledge directly.»Jeanne's career path has not been straightforward. This makes her all the more convinced that she made the right choice in becoming a specialist in exercise and health promotion.
Career choice1 min«I have always found it exciting to meet people from all over the world.»Languages have always fascinated Andrin. The fact that he can already use them in his first year of training as a hotel communications specialist is a definite plus.
Career choice2 min«My apprenticeship has equipped me for the future.»Nena is in her fourth year of training as an interactive media designer EFZ. She still stands behind her choice of apprenticeship one hundred per cent.
Career choice1 min«I like the craft and want to stick with it.»Mike is in his fourth year of training as a polymechanic EFZ. He compensates for his linguistic deficits as a dyslexic with specialist knowledge.
Career choice2 min«I like the mechanical aspects best.»Gabriela is in her second year of training as a cable car mechatronics engineer EFZ. She knew early on that she preferred working outdoors to indoors.
Career choice2 min«The pet shop business is perfect for me.»Jamie is in his first year of training as a retail specialist in the pet trade EFZ. His pets led him to his current training programme.
Career choice1 min«It's not just academic performance that counts.»At the beginning of secondary school, things weren't going well for Lennie-Joe. Then he found an apprenticeship in record time.
Family3 minMental load: «My day often starts at 4.30 a.m.»The Grabbe family's week is meticulously planned – everything runs smoothly because mother Jennifer keeps track of everything.
Family3 min«There is no one who says: Come on, I'll take care of it.»Ilka bears sole responsibility for her daughter and caring for her mother. She talks about her everyday life and what would help her.
Autism3 minAutism: «Don't let anything hold you back»Jalia, 5, has early childhood autism. For her mother Josefine, 35, the diagnosis is no reason to stay away from life.
Career choice1 min«It is a privilege to support women during childbirth»21-year-old Julia Noth is in her 4th semester of midwifery studies. After completing her A-levels, she realised that midwifery was her dream job.
Education3 min«I want my children to feel seen and heard»Needs-based parenting starts with yourself, says Simone Spizzo. She has learned to listen without judging.
Autism4 min«I tell myself: Be brave and don't think too much!»Nino, 17, from Lauperswil in the canton of Bern, has Asperger syndrome. He has now learned that talking to strangers isn't so bad after all.
Autism2 min«I like children who are different from me.»Nian, 11, has ADHD and Asperger syndrome. He likes children who are different from him and has a passion for vehicles.
Career choice1 min«I think it's cool to work outside and inside»Silas Peter is in his 3rd year of training as a tinsmith. Metals, sheet metal, lead - working with different materials is his great passion.
Media3 min«At 14, I believed everything I saw on Tiktok»Manyutha, 16, would only allow access to social media from the age of 16. Only then can young people use it responsibly. Before that, they are overwhelmed.
Media3 minSocial media: «You can't do without it either»Meret, 16, is aware of the dangers of social media. For her, the age at which children are given a smartphone is crucial.