Teacherscribe's Teaching Thought #12

Teaching Thought #12

Why do adults struggle so much with effectively leading young people?

This article offers an interesting perspective on the topic.

Here is the first way to start leading teens well:

·      Embrace who you are and the life station you are in.

If you’re forty-eight years old, then act like it. Don’t attempt to be twenty-one. This doesn’t mean you’re irrelevant. It simply means you’re comfortable in your identity and can offer teens a picture of what a well-adjusted, mid-life adult looks like.

Here is the first way to start leading teens well:

Embrace who you are and let your freak flag fly.  Kids will respect you for it.  They might even look up to you as a role model.  I sure did when I was a kid.