Have you ever mentored a young man/men?

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What did you do and how did it impact his/there life? #InternationalMensDay

CuriousMoonFox · Accepted Answer

Once without knowing it though I'm not sure whether to call it mentoring. He was twenty years younger than me and we were warming up for a football (soccer) match when he told me about his doubts after switching his line of education. I don't remember what I replied but one year later he thanked me as he had used parts of my reply in an interview that got him the job he had applied for.

andreasderjuengere · Accepted Answer

I had homeschooled a preschooler son of a good friend. In a foreign country, the school system was not satisfying and we used an Australian program with online support.

I grew very close to this 6-year-old little man.

And when I had to leave for a new job elsewhere I broke two hearts.

I will not do it again :(

CarolinaCutie5 · Accepted Answer

When do you plan on having kids? And have you obtained a masters yet? What happened with school? When will you get married?

DeeDeeDeVour · Accepted Answer

Not just young men, I mentored numerous people from young boys & girls to senior men & women.

TonyMetal___86 · Answer

Yes i did, mentored boys and girls..

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BCRanger10 · Answer

Right now, I'm just working on my son. Sure, he's only five years old, but there are still important things he should start learning. Every day, I pray for him, that he will be a holy, loving, strong, and virtuous man.

Other than that, not really, at least nothing long term or consistent. I'd be happy to though if someone asked. I do plan to write some MyTakes in the future about masculinity, resilience, faith, and also just share my own personal stories of struggle and triumph.

I do have a family friend though who got divorced a few years ago. She has two young boys and their father isn't involved with them at all (or barely). I've offered to step in and fill that void as much as I can for them.

This is a great question to ask 👍🤗

Ladsin2 · Answer

I used to work at a group home for at risk boys 8-14 taking them on trips, cooking, taking them to school etc. I also used to be "group leader" for 6th grade boys at church where I pretty much just did Sunday school and played games with them.

exitseven · Answer

I have had many students over the years that I have given advice to. Some still keep in touch with me.

BetaBucks · Answer

Regularly. And I plan to keep it up until I'm dead.

LiamS95 · Answer

Yes I've been involved with big brother for years, why

Bklynbadboy12 · Answer

Yes i have a it was surprisingly fun like having a little brother. To this very day we still keep in touch

BradleyScheff · Answer

Yeah my cousin. He came quite successful after actually.

CubaPirate · Answer

Yes when I was a a volunteer in the probation service

LiamJHayden · Answer

I guess I have. I've explained to several the benefits of investing early and often, and have guided them as much as they wanted.

Vegasrunner · Answer

Yes, I currently mentor several young men, and use examples from this very site to highlight female nature.

Xawyx-2 · Answer

No, but I was mentored when I was 18 (my first job), and it was quite interesting.

debtfree_oneyear · Answer

I tried to but it didn't work. I was in scouts and we were required to mentor younger scouts. They didn't listen or appreciate anything we had to say.

HungTexan · Answer

I’ve mentored a few young men, and it was gratifying to see them grow into happy and successful young adults.

Wiredone · Answer

I've always wanted to but I haven't yet

paledreams · Answer

I mentor myself, me and I ♂️😎

IHateBeingaMan · Answer

it seems men are the only gender that were meant to have a mentor

guyguy97 · Answer

No but as a former young man myself you need to teach them discipline, taking action, accountability, and self confidence

ChiTown33 · Answer

Yes, I am a DeMolay.

Nahid1707 · Answer

Beautiful question for international men’s day

Tomisworthless · Answer

Yes I had

Kingofkings1992 · Answer

Nope.

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