nice story to have a read

I think it is worth a go. Most state schools are looking for that something extra to add to the curriculum

Love the idea. I am sure most mothers would be happy for something like this especially if they are struggling with children that age. Sometimes it a person outside the family that the children respond better to.

Well done

Thank you for your good wishes.

I also grew up in a country town, which is now the 2nd biggest city in Victoria. In my childhood, we always found something to do, we were gone from sun up to dinner time on the weekends, walked to school which was quite a distance, where kids now want to be driven. We used to hold pantomimes on my friends front porch and charge the local kids 10 cents to watch. HR Puffin’ Stuff, and the like. On saturday’s, all the kids in the street would get together and we would all get driven to the cinema and parents would take turns on who would take us. We would buy lunch – so the whole outing would cost around $1.00. Then we would get a lift home then all get together and go to the footy oval or just hang at someone’s house.

Not now. They get bored without the Xbox or playstation, have to be on the phone or mobile, or they drink alcohol, smash windows, or get on drugs. It is so sad, when you mention ‘our good ‘ol days’, they get cranky for you talking about it.

I also hope I can get the time and assistance to organise a Mentoring plan and teach these kids that when they leave school there are so many opportunities out there for them. Even starting their own business. Wish me luck xx dee

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  • • mom93821 replied
    • 02 Apr 2015 , 3:44 pm

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  Good luck with your mentoring plan.

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    • • dee lindsay replied
      • 03 Apr 2015 , 1:42 pm

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    Thank you so much. It is really important to me to try and help young people understand there is more to life than mucking about, getting into trouble, taking drugs and drinking alcohol.

    The young these days were bought up with technology, they have clever brains, they just don’t know where to direct their energy. I hope to help then direct it to starting their own business, something which can be done with no initial money. They just need guidance.

    xx dee

I’m always slightly baffled by the idea that kids can’t find things to do themselves – I grew up in a small country town with few options, too. Anyway, that aside, your idea sounds positive.

I believe in mentoring in all areas of life; at home, in schools and at work. Everyone benefits from mentoring. Good luck with your initiative!