Youth mentoring in perspective - Jean E. Rhodes - 2 views
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Amanda McHaney on 22 Feb 12This article discusses the effectiveness of mentoring and the importance of the relationship between a mentor and an adolescent.
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Michelle Osborne on 23 Feb 12I really liked this article. My sister is a single mom of 2 pre teens and it is definitely important for children to have other adults they can talk to and relate to to help them avoid feeling isolated and sad. Both of my sister's kids have other important adult figures in their lives and I feel this is the best preventative measure against teen pregnancy, drugs and alcohol, deliquency and high school drop-out. I like how the article also stresses how schools play an important part in being mentors for students. This applies to para professionals and other school workers such as food service and bus drivers, not just teachers. Knowing you can have a positive impact in adolescence is very rewarding in itself.