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2009/01/17

What community service is NOT

 

We pat kids on the back and encourage them to do community service for its own sake.  We are misguiding youth. (more…)

2008/06/26

Where does “ought” come from?

There is something within in from the time we are aware of life that tells us we ought to do this or we ought to do that.  Where does it come from?  (more…)

2007/12/24

Wonder in a high school classroom at Christmastime!

Typically during the morning announcements at the local public high school, the American Flag salute and pledge of allegiance nor the moment of silence bring signs of reverence. I was (more…)

2007/05/27

Teens still know from where inspiration comes!

Many think that traditional, God-honoring America is completely gone for the next generation. Not so! (more…)

2006/12/21

What youth learn about leadership from the Christmas dinner table.

Youth assumes that we, the multi-generational workforce, take our cue about service and workplace relationships from the Christmas Dinner table. That is all they know. Have you noticed that we are still struggling (more…)

2006/12/07

Real Power of Character: Prevention for Another Pearl Harbor or 9/11

Filed under: Be A Mentor,Boomerang Good™,Understanding Service — Sandra @ 22:14 pm UTC

How many history books are going to have to be revised to include another massive invasion of the USA? Our kids need to be directed (more…)

2006/11/08

No Child Left Behind, uh, except for high school students?

At a state-wide No Child Left Behind conference last weekend, I was amazed to discover a huge child demographic is being left behind – high school youth. What makes us think that the drop out, the dysfunctional adult, the disengaged employee, or unproductive citizen numbers will decrease if we do not stay with the child through maturation? Why do we think our teens are focused (more…)

2006/11/07

Does it really matter to my kids or co-workers if I vote?

Mentoring the next generation happens when the next generation sees what we do on voting day.  Yep!  We either lead them forward or astray.  Freedom rings not because we can vote but because (more…)

2006/10/30

Teens At Halloween: Inspired or Infected?; Heroes or Hobgoblins?

All Hallows Eve (October 31) was originally an evening in preparation for All Saints Day to honor the heroes (saints) who have gone before us.  Wow!  Try to find any teenager who knows that today!   Note well, however, that every teen knows how to dress “Goth” and join a gang. (more…)

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