Dylan’s hair wanted cutting. What’s more, Dylan wanted his hair cut. He was hanging out with his mentor, Scott, at the art day camp and in the course of conversation Dylan mentioned that he really wanted a haircut. Scott, who cuts his own children’s hair, told him that he had trimmers at home he could get and would be happy to cut Dylan's. Dylan got permission to call his mom who then talked with Scott and gave her “ok”. Scott drove home and got his trimmers. It took three cuts to get the length just right but the smile on Dylan’s face and in his newly visible eyes was worth all the effort.
In the course of mentoring, many will find that “hair cuts” of some sort are wanted. Circumstances, events, and “just life” sometimes fog the view and the child can neither see or be seen. With gentle persistence and honesty, a mentor can help them see things as they really are and show them the choices that are in front of them. This isn’t always or often something that is finished in one setting. The mentee may bring up the same topic or concern in different ways, testing for consistency in the reply. Your willingness just to be there and to be consistent with the truth can help tremendously in their desire to see things as they really are.
As the school year starts with all the ensuing forks in the road for these children, remember how important you are in helping them see the end of the road and choose their path accordingly.
Thank you for being responsible, caring individuals who use your own choices and wisdom to help enlighten your mentees to the choices and opportunities set before them.
Destiny is no matter of chance.
It is a matter of choice.
It is not a thing to be waited for, it is a thing to be achieved.
--William Jennings Bryan
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