Esteem for the youth

14 July 2009

Posted by Cecilia under: Education .

Young people are an important part of our society and should be given the opportunity to take on responsibility. In order to be able to take responsibility for their actions young people need to get esteem.

We can give esteem ourselves toward young people by encouraging them to do good and by being an esteemful example.

Another way to give esteem toward youth can be found in the Global Youth Leadership Institute. Their mission is to inspire socially responsible young people to develop their leadership abilities for communities through empathy and service for others. Dynamic programs are offered for students and teachers on the topics of global pluralism and diversity, native American traditions, environmental awareness, school community partnerships, and the inner calls of teaching and learning.

One of their events takes place in New Mexico from July 15-20, 2009. Students entering 11th grade can learn to develop a personal leadership vision through the guidance of a native elder. A primary goal is discovering the self-sufficiency of a life close to nature.

Events like these give young people the feeling of being precious - an important impact esteem can create. As a response these young persons will be able to give esteem toward the people they meet throughout their life.