A few years ago two brothers wrote a book and encouraged their generation of teenagers not to settle for the low expectations culture hangs on them. Teenagers are capable of doing great things and capable of settling for low horizons and easy dreams. This summer our high school community will be reading the follow up book called "Start Here" hoping to challenge them to dream big for Christ. (see the previous post on Edwards!) The Harris brothers just posted an excellent article in regards to Abby Sunderland the 17 year old who tried to circumnavigate the globe solo. I'd reccomend the blog post to anyone who has followed the story of this young lady.
Abby Sunderland and her family have come under a lot of criticism in recent weeks — most of it by people who have not met them and never will. We know them personally. They have our full support, prayers, and shared joy as they welcome Abby home and welcome their newest brother — Paul — to the family...
The Rebelution movement is not about sailing around the world, but it is about raising expectations for teens. Zac and Abby and their parents share that vision. How many more lives have been wasted because of low expectations and parental neglect, than because of young people who dared to accomplish something greater — and whose parents provided the guidance and support they needed?
Juxtaposed with the story of Abby’s safe return on the L.A. Times website is the tragic headline, “Teen girl, 15, dies of suspected overdose after rave at Coliseum.” More lives are thrown away by teens failing to take responsibility than will ever be lost by teens attempting to take on “too much” responsibility.
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