Obi wan effect

The instance of saying some words of wisdom to a person well before that person needs to use it, and when used makes a dramatic difference. Could be seconds could be years but will be needed.
Typically used in the student-teacher relationship.
Ex in movie: Use the force.
Ex in school: Take notes
Ex at work: take time to do it the right way

I wouldn't have got through college without the Obi wan effect.

the Obi-Wan effect

The unintentional act of driving a student or pupil away from the teachings or advice that you are trying to give them. The more you attempt to mold them, the more they reject your suggestions and move in the opposite direction. Obi-Wan Kenobi, Obi-Wan, Luke Skywalker, the Luke Skywalker Effect, Star Wars, The Force Awakens, Jedi

I try to teach my son about being dependable and listening to his elders, but he is as wild and crazy as a dog in a hub cap factory. You're suffering from the Obi-Wan effect.