Can a teenager discover what the world has to offer through a humanitarian experience?
Spent two hours last night with 11 children under the age of 18 discussing what could be found in four months of travel. Grand dreams of extraterestrial experiences were discussed, and then the reality of what distracts us from actually discovering what surrounds us was realized.
We agreed that the use of electronic devices, extensive communication with friends and negative communication with others were the three main distractions. It was an exciting discussion and vocal performance by all participants. Finally we came up with the following three goals in hopes that discovering what our travels have to offer will be experienced:
The use of electronic devices are only permitted during flights, driving trips longer than 2 hours, exercise and when music is needed to influence activities. Activities may include preparation for a spiritual thought, scripture studies, going to sleep or possibly when trying to get motivated to do a cleaning session or work project at one of the orphanages.
Internet use to communicate with friends will be one hour a week and a maximum of two sessions. Sessions will be approved by parents depending on time zones and scheduled activities to prevent an individual from limiting the group’s ability to serve.
Living with Grace and eating the good fruit in our communication with each other. We decided that a weekly award would be given to the individual who is being extra kind, extra patient and more importantly is putting the needs of others before their own. Individuals may receive added privileges for being the clean camper, happy traveller and service saint.
Only time will tell....
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