“Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity”
Myth-a popular belief or tradition that has grown up around something or someone; especially : one embodying the ideals and institutions of a society or segment of society. b: an unfounded or false notion.
Future- existing or occurring at a later time.
It’s not a matter of either/or. It’s both/and.
2. Tony Hansberry-14 yr old invents surgical technique
A Jacksonville researcher has developed a way of sewing up patients after hysterectomies that stands to reduce the risk of complications and simplify the tricky procedure for less-seasoned surgeons. Oh, and he's 14 years old. Feel free to read that again. Tony Hansberry II is a ninth-grader who, as it happens, will be presenting his findings today before an auditorium filled with doctors just like any of his board-certified - and decades older - colleagues would.
Jacksonville News.com
What would happen in our homes, schools and communities if we as adults changed our perspective from "Children are the future" to "Children are relevant NOW and LATER"? What if we recognized the value of their influence on culture and encouraged them now? Well more youth would feel like their lives have meaning and purpose. They would begin to "Do Hard Things". They'd seize opportunities to serve and make a difference in their homes, schools and communities. Our world would be different. Perpetuating the myth that children are the future robs our youth. It prevents us from giving them our best. It makes them an after thought. Investing your time, talent and treasure in to youth is imperative. The ROI is better families, schools and communities. A better world. God has always invested in youth. We must follow His lead and do the same today.
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