I am Founder of 2 organizations in the Charlotte Metro Area. We hold classes online for 15-17 year old females and one for males. After each Program Session, we ask the classes what they wish we had covered. One such class mentioned Mental Health. Of course, we incorporated it into the next class. I wanted to know why this was interesting to this age group. Well, I found out about the Spot-Lighting Effect, as well as, they are having problems connecting with Peers. Now, I knew it is like pulling teeth to get some teens to talk to their parents, teachers, or other adults, but to hear this, hurt my soul.
I hope that others will read this and take time to HEAR their children. Ask more questions, then wait on the answers. Expect any answer and accept it. This is comforting your child (ren) and lets them know, "it is alright to talk to me".
Iyman Bradwell- El
Founder
Dabi's Daughter and Samad Sons
