Mentoring
I have volunteered as a mentor to young boys on several occasions. In all cases both the mentor and I have found it to be a positive experience
In a previous post I have commented on the positive outcomes at St. DLouis city Academy resulting from strong parental involvement. Mentoring can at least be a partial solution to help kids not fortunate enough to have parents or other family members available. This also applies to prevention if criminal behavior
I am calling for mentoring programs for all at risk children and families. Much if this can be accomplished by extensive volunteer efforts. Organizations such as Big Brothers/Big Sisters already Dinan outstanding job. Funding will also be necessary. It will be funding very well spent
The St Louis Contrarian 