Validate your Young People!

“You can be anything you want to be” speaks to a future person. This doesn’t actually speak to the current person. Instead of approaching young people with these huge life-altering questions like, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” ask currently relevant questions. “What do you enjoy doing with your free time?” or “What do you do when you are out with friends?” and then validate those things. An unconditional approach can actually allow you into a more meaningful relationship with these young people.