Comments on: Mentoring Comes From The Heart

By: Mentoring to Parenting, The Parallel's | Remarkable Parents

Mentoring to Parenting, The Parallel's | Remarkable Parents — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 13:07:52 +0000

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By: Penny Go

Penny Go — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 00:08:42 +0000

Wow! Thank you so much for sharing this moving story. I feel a need to be there for a child in need, and this is very motivational. Your article is touching people’s hearts.

By: Sherry Martz

Sherry Martz — Tue, 26 May 2009 20:46:55 +0000

The requirements that BBBS has when you begin the program is 4 hours a week, with no sleep overs for the first year. That was manageable for me at the time.

I’m so touched my story has brought a new perception to being a Mentor and what it really means. Thanks for the responses, and I think I’ll write more about my mentoring/new friendship experience on my website.

By: Chris Garrett

Chris Garrett — Tue, 26 May 2009 14:43:45 +0000

* 46% less likely to begin using illegal drugs
* 27% less likely to begin using alcohol
* 53% less likely to skip school
* 33% less likely to engage in school violence

Powerful stats and kind of gives a fresh idea about the whole nature versus nurture debate doesn’t it?

By: Vicky H

Vicky H — Tue, 26 May 2009 14:12:05 +0000

Interestingly enough I’ve only thought about foster care but was unsure if I could make such a big commitment at this time in my life.

Actually this is a great option for me and I’m giving it some serious thought.

@SherryMartz I know each week/month differed, but on average how much time is needed per month?

@karenswim I totally agree, it’s all about relationships and touching lives. When we give to others we get so much back ourselves. It’s incredible.

@Sara I’m thinking of this in a new light now too. I think I was overcomplicating my perception.

By: Karen Swim

Karen Swim — Tue, 26 May 2009 13:32:31 +0000

Thank you so much for sharing this powerful story. I can think of no greater service than to step up and be there for a child. I recently saw a news story on a senior citizen who became a big brother. The story reminded me that no matter what age you are, you have something to give. The stuff we accumulate in life is truly without meaning but the lives we touch and the relationships we develop are beyond measure and far more valuable than anything else we shall ever do in this lifetime.

By: Sara

Sara — Tue, 26 May 2009 00:05:50 +0000

I’ve always had an interest in being a big sister for BBBS but never fully understood why and as a result have never gone through with it. I now have a nine year old daughter of my own, but will seriously reconsider my inaction. I never thought of it as gaining another lifelong family friend, but I certainly do now.
Thanks for sharing.