There is a need to foster personal growth and self-esteem. Today's youth are at risk They lack the tools necessary to establish a strong foundation for themselves as they journey through life. There are lessons to be learned and not enough guidance and instruction to build character. I came to this revelation after becoming actively involved with the youth in a growing church in California. It became apparent to me the youth of today are not prepared to manage the serious issues they will encounter. In far too many cases, basic training has not been provided by parents and is needed to...

Mae Sullivan brought up in a Christian home, dad was a Preacher and mom a Homemaker training up her children with good solid principles and skills, who later became a School Cafeteria Manager, Professional Cook and Cater. Our home was strict and disciplined. At the age of nine I decided that I needed a job, and was trained to clean and Iron by one of our neighbors. As a result of my good training, I managed to acquire two clients by the age of ten which supplemented my income throughout my high school days. While in middle school my friends and I discussed what we wanted for our...