"What really blew my preconceptions about teens out of the water was talking to some of the young people involved in these programs. Sure, people in this age range, roughly from 13 to 21, still have a lot of growing up to do. But these particular young people, by the time they hit their thirties, will have ended up miles ahead of almost everyone I know, regardless of age."The programs highlighted by Ponte include CityKids, Art in Action Youth Leadership, Seeds of Peace, and Chat the Planet. Read more at Mothering.com.
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Labels: risky_behaviors, treatment_programs, at_risk
Posted By: Aspen Education Group