One of the most challenging requirements for counselors would probably be how to make students and parents happy. I know that as a teacher I have students complain all the time that they didn't get in the class or classes they wanted. With most schools having so many students, I think it would be hard to schedule classes that would meet the students needs and parents requests.
I believe that for a counselor to know that they helped a student achieve academic success and be able to see them graduate would be a very rewarding experience. We know that if most students had their way they would probably take all gym classes. Counselors work with the students, parents and teachers to provide the best course selection for students on an individual basis. That's why I think seeing them graduate and knowing that through their counseling they helped the student achieve academic success the counselor would feel rewarded.
After reading your post, I will definitely have to say that I agree with you. Making students as well as their parents happy is a huge challenge that the guidance counselors have to face. I honestly had not considered this factor before reading your post, but students, parents, and even teachers look to them for answers because they do serve in the capacity of a problem-solver. Not only do they have to give answers, but they have to give the "right answers," and in most cases, right is a relative term. For parents, students, and teachers, the "right answer" is one that best fixes their issues, but might not always be best for other parties involved. This has to be tough!
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