I spent an interesting day yesterday with about 350 Foster kids ready to move out of foster care because of their age. We were there to share options so they could thrive and not end up in trouble, on the street or in jail. I was amazed in the class I taught, out of 55 16-18 year olds only 3 really cared about the future and right choices. The rest were there as one youth put it "to hang out with his homies". What happened here?
You know even as adults we have to make choices, to which each either has a reward or a consequence. Sometimes we make our choices on emotions, peer pressure or fear. The key is to understand that we need to be aware of our choices, and not bend to outside influences. One thing most people do not realize is the consequenses to our choices is paid by you the decision maker not the peers that pushed you in that direction.
What choices have you made without the pressure of others? What were your results?
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