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Advocacy #1

We advocate for and on behalf of young people.

Context

The secret message communicated to most young people today by the society around them is that they are not needed, that the society will run itself quite nicely until they - at some distant point in the future - will take over the reins. Yet the fact is that the society is not running itself nicely... because the rest of us need all the energy, brains, imagination and talent that young people can bring to bear down on our difficulties. For society to attempt to solve its desperate problems without the full participation of even very young people is imbecile. (Alvin Toffler)

Goal

Effective and comprehensive pastoral ministry with young people calls for adults to advocate for the needs of young people.  This, of course, includes saying “no” to that which is bad for young people.  Further, young people are taught and encouraged to advocate for themselves, to name their own needs.

Suggested Implementation

Methods for Evaluation

Within the same calendar year as you attempt to address this concern, delegate individuals, both young and old, to ask: