TR>  TR>     Some of the kids entering the Mentorship program are already
TR>  TR> 13 to 16 years old and they may already have been in all kinds of
TR>  TR> trouble. They are quite a handful for most volunteers and too much
TR>  TR> to handle for many others.
TR>  CC>  But most of the time, aren't they the ones who need the most help?
TR> You are 100% correct. These kids are far beyond, "At Risk." The Mentor,
TR> in
TR> this case, would need very thick skin and tons of patience. In this
TR> case, the
TR> Mentor might even face danger. I would have a lot of respect for any
TR> volunteer placed into this situation, even more respect for a volunteer
TR> who
TR> would hang in there and keep trying.
As would I.
Peace.
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