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Guide for Youth
Awareness
”What can I do?
I’m just a kid!”
“Am I the only one
trying?”
What does it mean
to be young? What is it like being YOU? Are you a “kid”, a “youth”,
a “teen”, or a “young person”, and what’s the difference? What
difference can YOU make? Let’s figure that out, and then decide what
it means!
The Power of One
Change doesn't happen by
accident, and whether or not we want to see it, it doesn't take a hero
to make a difference. This section is about everyday people
working everyday to make a difference- just like you can. First,
you'll have an opportunity to see how you can make a difference. Then
you'll read
Fitting In With the 'In' Crowd
by Liz, age 16, MN
My so-called
friends can't accept that I don't wear the "In" clothes as they call
it. Since I don't wear Tommy Hilfiger, or American Eagle, or some of
those other big name brands, I should not be allowed to be part of
their activities or even be treated like everyone else. What's really
bad is that, I proved them wrong when I shaved my head. When I did
this people never thought that I was the same! They took me to be a
psycho, who needed mental help!
The only reason it
is wrong is because I am a female. I hate being like everyone else. If
we all wore the same clothes, acted the same, and did everything the
same this world be very boring to live in. I'm one of those people who
live to be different and unique in my own way, and people can't except
that I'm different and I'm not part of their “normal” way of life.
What are the
issues that affect Liz in her story?
Identify an issue
that affects you personally?
Write a short
paragraph about your issue.
Where in your
school or community can YOU learn or hone those skills?
Brainstorm some resources on this page.
"A great leader worked
in the field as his people finished their project.
When they were finished,
they patted each other on the back and declared
'We’ve succeeded, and we
did it ourselves!'
The great leader smiled, knowing his job was done."
- Summarized from the
Tao Te Ching
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SUGGESTED CITATION:
Fletcher, Adam.
(2001)
FireStarter Participant
Guidebook.
Olympia,
Washington: The Freechild Project. www.freechild.org/Firestarter
© 2001 by The Freechild Project, PO Box 6185, Olympia, Washington
98507, (360)753-2686, info@freechild.org.
All rights reserved. Parts of this Guidebook may be quoted or used as
long as the author and organization, Adam Fletcher, The Freechild
Project is duly recognized.
No part of this publication may be
reproduced or transmitted for commercial purpose without prior
permission. Please contact The Freechild Project, PO Box 6185,
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