What is Commitment?

Too often I hear disapproving concerns about today's teenagers.

The most vocal complaint about teens today is usually about their "lack of personal responsibility and commitment".

While teenagers today are different than they were twenty or thirty years ago, they are still teenagers. These are individuals in a transitional period-- they are learning about themselves, the world, and their relationship to others. 

One of the most important things we can pass on to adolescents is the meaning of "personal responsibility" and "commitment". If we model positive behaviors, our children will learn them. 

Keeping our promises

Being consistent

Not engaging in hypocrisy

Following through on our actions

These are the traits that we hope to pass down to our youth. We must do so by modeling and upholding these values. 

Yesterday in Reflection the teens were confronted with an important notion. 

If someone is only as good as their word, how good are you-- or how good are you perceived? 

Do people trust what you have to say? 

Do you follow through when you make a promise?

Are you making good decisions in a tangible way?

The teens were quiet and thoughtful on these notions. They understood that, in a very real way, their actions dictate the world's view of them. 

We encourage our teens here at the MKC to make thoughtful, positive decisions... and they are understanding what that looks like. The progress they've made in regards to personal growth, just since the beginning of the school year, has been amazing. 

We look forward to this new adventure every day.