THE TEEN’S LIFE CHALLENGE

Teens seem in a world of their own. They seem to want to think as they like, be with each other and do their own thing. Since most teens are like this, there must be a good reason. There is. They have to figure out what life is all about.

"What’s it all about" is life’s biggest challenge. It is THE spiritual question.

Their search is especially tough these days. Why? Because they face a world of distractions. They are in a tech world of phones, pods, CD’s DVD’s and computers. They are in a world that prides itself in diversity. Life is a multiple choice exam. They live in a world of rush and fast change. They are in a world where everything goes to the extreme. They are in a world of instant mental, emotional and physical satisfactions.

How in the world can they answer their big question? To make things tougher, their world has become a spiritual circus. The old classical answers have lost their attraction. This challenge gets even worse if their family hasn’t come up with answers to the big question. They don’t have guides which they want and don’t want at the same time.

So, how does he choose?

Let’s suppose that someone offers the following:

• Growth into a strong and confident person
• Belong to a group that cares for him no matter what
• Get guidance whenever he needs it
• Freedom from guilt and depression
• New satisfaction by helping others
• Belief that good is stronger than bad and love stronger than hate
  

What would that teen do with that offer? It is probably right under his nose and available if he wants to listen. What should he do? Decide on the package he wants. Then go shopping till he finds it. The safest shopping is with folks he respects and trusts.

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