You lead students
through your strengths,
but you connect with
them through your
weaknesses.
Generation Y (WHY?)
These are the Americans who. . .
Have no recollection of the Reagan era.
Never experienced gasoline shortages.
Don't need to be
reminded the world
is unsafe.
“Y” Have never known a
world without…
cellular phones, video games, cable TV,
laptops, mp3s, Jerry Springer, Howard
Stern, Rap Music, & Airbags
ATM's, MTV, DVD's, CD's, & CNN
AIDS, Crack, Terrorist Attacks, Kids Killing
Kids
“Y” Do not remember…
Mork, Manilow, or Milli Vanilli
ET, Mr. T, or McDLT's
Jordache, Jaws, "Who Shot J.R?"
PacMan, Moped's, and 10 Speed Bikes
Traditional 'Leave it to Beaver' Families
“Y” Influences
Media
The Internet
Violent Video Games
New Breed of Heroes (sometimes
even criminals)
Judicial System
Juvenile Crime
Juvenile offenders are involved in an
estimated 1,300 murders in the U.S.
8% of all murders.
On average, juveniles are involved in
25% of serious violent crimes
14% of sexual assaults
30% of robberies
27% of aggravated assaults.
“Y” Success & Money
Use to Instant Everything
Believe they can Separate Effort from
Reward
The END Justifies the MEANS
Feel Entitled - "U O Me!"
“Y” Values
Give Respect only after they are Given
Respect
"Fear of Boredom" is greater than "Fear
of Injury."
Violence is an Acceptable Option
Self Expression over Self Control
“Y” Have the Abilities to…
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ADAPT rapidly
INNOVATE constantly
ACCEPT OTHERS easily
REBOUND quickly and
Are astoundingly LOYAL and
COMMITTED if you believe in them.
Volunteer more than any generation in
American history!
TOPIC
BABY
BOOMERS
1946-1964
GENERATION X GENERATION Y
1964-1979
(WHY) 1980-1994
The
Future
Is ours!
Sucks!
Might not
happen!
Television
Bonanza Family Ties Jerry
Springer
Wealth I'll earn I don't care Gimme, or
it!
that much I'll take it!
about it.
Heroes/ Men of
Men and
What's
Character Women of Character?
Role
Models
Character
TOPIC
BABY
BOOMERS
1946-1964
GENERATION X
1964-1979
GENERATION Y
(WHY) 1980-1994
For Kicks
Drive-Ins
Drive Thrus
Drive Bys
Loyalty to I could
This could
Employer work my
lead to the
way to the top!
top!
If I can't take
Saturday off, I'll
quit!
Parents
Try to
please
them.
Try to put up
with them.
Aren't around
much.
Justice
Always
prevails
Usually
prevails
Can be bought
Every one is desperately
on the quest to find
someone who truly and
unselfishly cares for them.
Every one...
~Chap Clark, Fuller Semiary
Lindsay Ryan Case
Discovered Missing from her bedroom
Firearms and money also stolen
LEA determined she was taken by Terry
Drake, 56, who was previously incarcerated
for the abduction, rape, and murder of a
woman
Lindsay developed a relationship
with Drake from church and they
corresponded over the Internet
TOPIC
BABY
BOOMERS
1946-1964
School/
Training
Tell me
WHAT to
do.
Respecting Is
Elders
automatic
Credit/
Only if I
Borrowing have to.
GENERATION X GENERATION Y
1964-1979
(WHY) 19801994
Show me
HOW to do
it.
Is polite
If I really
want
something.
Environment Don't litter. Save the
whales.
Government Is there
There is
dishonesty? dishonesty!
WHY do I
need to learn
this?
Just because
they're older?
No way!
How much can
I get?
It's too late
now.
Is there any
honesty?
TOPIC
BABY
BOOMERS
1946-1964
GENERATION X
1964-1979
GENERATION Y
(WHY) 1980-1994
Communication
Via
parents'
phone
Via personal
phone
Shock
Rock
Icons
Little
Richard
Elvis
Presley
Alice
Cooper
Dislike
Naïve
Boy George
Pager/cell
phone/Email/chat
rooms/texting
Marilyn Manson
Change
Streetwise
Ozzy
Ozborne
Madonna
Nirvana
Accept
Aware
Demand
Experienced
Eminem
TOPIC
BABY
BOOMERS
1946-1964
GENERATION
X 1964-1979
GENERATION Y
(WHY) 19801994
Technology Ignorant
Comfortable Masters
+
Video Game Pong
PacMan
Pornography
In Movie In Video
Theaters Stores
Promiscuity Mono
Herpes
leads to
Unthinkable It could
Kids
happen?
Killing
Kids
Mortal
Kombat,
Cop Killer
A click away
online/or TV
AIDS
It's
everywhere
The probability that any school
age child will die this year from…
A traffic accident 1 in 8,000
Homicide, away from school 1 in 21,000
Suicide, away from school 1 in 28,000
Cancers 1 in 33,000
Accidental drowning 1 in 73,000
A firearm accident 1 in 200,000
The probability that any school
age child will die this year from…
Pneumonia or influenza 1 in 250,000
Accidental fall 1 in 390,000
HIV 1 in 420,000
An act of nature, including lightning 1 in
780,000
Any adverse effect of medical care 1 in
1,300,000
The probability that any school
age child will die this year from…
Homicide at
school
1 in 1,700,000
Self Cutting/Mutilation
15 years ago – 1 in 288 girls
Today – 1 in 5 girls
Change of Identity
Date
Puberty for
Girls
Pre 1900
14.5
Cultural
Acceptance
of Adulthood
16
1980
13
18/20
Today
11.5 to 12
Mid 20’s
Modern Day Adolescence
11/12
14/15
19/21
Mid/Late
20’s
Kids form multiple identities during Mid
Adolescents, to meet the needs of those
they interact with daily.
Early Adolescence
The importance of family
Safety, Priority #1
Fitting in
Middle Adolescence
(Senior High Ministry)
The importance of friendships
Family still matters, but in a different
way
Huge swings in commitment levels are
normal
The need for immediate perceived
relevance in all aspects of the program
Every kid needs an older friend/mentor
Late Adolescence
(College and Young Adult Ministry)
They're still adolescents!
They need a gentle shove
into adulthood
Sexual Risk Behaviors
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In 2007, 48% of high school students had
ever had sexual intercourse
15% had four or more sex partners during
their life.
In 2007, 39% of currently sexually active
high school students did not use a
condom during last sexual intercourse.
In 2002, 55% of males and 54% of
females aged 15-19 had engaged in oral
sex with someone of the opposite sex.
U.S. Centers for Disease Control
Sexual Risk Behaviors
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In 2002, 11% of males and females aged
15-19 had engaged in anal sex with
someone of the opposite sex
3% of males aged 15-19 had had anal sex
with a male.
In 2006 - 5,259 young people aged 13-24
in the 33 states reporting to CDC were
diagnosed with HIV/AIDS, representing
about 14% of the persons diagnosed that
year.
U.S. Centers for Disease Control
Sexual Risk Behaviors
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Each year, there are 19 million new STD
infections, and almost half of them are
among youth aged 15 to 24
In 2002, 12% of all pregnancies, or
757,000, occurred among adolescents
aged 15-19.
In 2007, 23% of high school students who
had sexual intercourse during the past
three months drank alcohol or used drugs
before their last sexual intercourse.
U.S. Centers for Disease Control
Abstinence from
vaginal, anal, and oral
intercourse is the only
100% effective way to
prevent HIV, other
STDs, and pregnancy.
U.S. Centers for Disease Control
Kids and Teens
need Social
Capital
Social Capital
“Is there someone out there that wants
to help me without their own agenda?”
Kids need more skills to be an adult
today and have less social capital in
their lives.
Kids benefit most when 5 adults (or
more) invest social capital into their
lives. Parents, church, school, etc.
Creature, Teacher, or Reacher?
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Creatures Seek to Complain »
Teachers Seek to Sustain »
Reachers Seek to Improve
Creatures Encounter Problem Students »
Teachers Solve Problems for Students »
Reachers Teach Problem Solving
Skills to Students
Creatures Provide the Excuse »
Teachers Provide the Destination »
Reachers Provide the Transportation
Creature, Teacher, or Reacher?
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Creatures Tell Students What to Do »
Teachers Show Students How to Do It »
Reachers Explain Why it Must be
Done
Creatures Don't Believe in Much »
Teachers Believe in Themselves »
Reachers Believe in Kids
Creatures Exert Power Over Kids »
Teachers Achieve Power With Kids »
Reachers Reveal Power Inside of Kids
Creature, Teacher, or Reacher?
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Creatures Ignore the Rules »
Teachers Enforce the Rules »
Reachers Promote Values
Creatures Generally Dislike Kids »
Teachers Really Like Kids »
Reachers Truly Love Kids. All Kids
Creatures Try to Destroy Kid's Heroes »
Teachers Try to Be the Kid's Hero »
Reachers Try to Make the Kid a Hero
Psalm 127:3-5
Don't you see that children are GOD's best
gift? the fruit of the womb his generous
legacy? Like a warrior's fistful of arrows
are the children of a vigorous youth.
Oh, how blessed are you parents,
with your quivers full of children!
Your enemies don't stand a chance against
you; you'll sweep them right off your
doorstep.