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The need for mentors

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From Focus on the Family Many youth have a vague notion of what they want to do with their lives, and almost no information about what is to come. They may understand academic requirements, but are clueless about what life will be like. I found myself in the same situation in my third year of university . I wanted to be a psychologist , but had very little information about the profession. One day, my aunt attended a lecture by a well-known psychologist called Dr Clyde Narramore who offered to meet with promising students who were interested in the field of mental health . I called him, and he gave me two hours of his valuable time. The advice he offered that day guided me for the next six years, and may be responsible for what I’m doing today. I will always appreciate this generous man who, took time out of his busy schedule, at no charge or obligation, to guide me. So, perhaps just an hour of our time could shape and guide a leader of tomorrow. As for me, I have a debt to pa...

HELPING KIDS GET ORGANISED

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Image via Wikipedia By Dr James Dobson What's the primary reason for failure in secondary school ? According to many teachers, the answer is not laziness or poor study skills . The main reason for failure in secondary school is poor organisation . An achieving student's file is organised with dividers and folders for handouts and assignments. A failing student's file is most often a mess of jumbled papers, if he even uses a file at all. Educational expert Cheri Fuller says it's a skill that should be taught early, even before students reach secondary school. It takes a good degree of organisation to keep them all straight and to prioritise assignments. They need training and other organisational skills such as planning to complete long term assignments a little at a time. This kind of exposure and training can help a flighty adolescent become a self-disciplined and self-propelled individual in time. Organisation. It is one very important key to success in school. Fr...