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.
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