Over the past decades we have seen kids become increasingly separated from adults, in both natural and programmatic settings. Sometimes this has happened by choice and other times as the adult population sought to “provide more focused services” to help people in their specific stages of life.
Unfortunately, we didn’t realize how true learning happens in the presence of a variety of teachers and role models. Yes, we can grow and gain some insights alongside peers who we often feel most comfortable sharing our personal thoughts, but most valuable education occurs as we walk with those who have already faced our struggles, learned valuable lessons, and discovered how to successfully navigate life’s challenges.