Teen L.I.V.E.S.

THIS MONTH'S FOCUS

(a work in progress)

THE MENTAL TRANSITION FROM YOUTH TO ADULTHOOD
According to the research of Dr. Jewel I. Pookrum, M.D. and Metaphysician, (www.drjewelpookrum.com) she notes that biologically the body of the melanated youth is fully developed by the age of 14 years old. That's 4-7 years before they are considered legally adults between the ages of 18-21 years of age. Around the age of 14 is when most parents and especially teachers notice they have more challenges with the youth. This is the age when teenagers feel like they "know" better than most parents or teachers. Hormones are developing them physically into adulthood, and they "feel" like adults. However, mentally our youth are undeveloped because of the lack of preparation that we as parents and teachers under this culture have given to them.

SETTING HIGHER STANDARDS

What other things are contributing to the imbalance that is occurring in our youth?

How can our environments balance the mind/body maturity of our youth? Respect the womb. Set higher standards in our communities before our youth begin to date. Teach our youth with information and facts that will empower them to make healthy decisions and to be respectful of themselves wholistically: mentally, emotionally, spiritually, physically at every age. When numbers are compared from the early 90s for 15-19 year olds through the present there has been a dynamic reduction of about 15 - 20% of teen pregnancy in most states. More teens are accepting virginity or secondary (renewed virginity) as a life style. This is attributed to an increased message of "Teen Abstinence 'til Marriage Education" This message is not religiously based, it is a medical and psychological issue that reduces medical and emotional scarring in the youth.
Help the youth to transition through the teen years into adulthood by giving guidance in these primary areas:

[] 1. Social: Have your youth focus on how he or she interacts with other people. Help them to develop the ability to hold their opinion in the face of opposition. Can they avoid putting their health or the health of someone else at risk? Teach them to stand up for things that are valuable despite being ridiculed from their peers. [] 2. Intellectual: Involve your youth in activities that stimulates their mind to think. Give them tasks that help them to be dependable. Being able to be counted on to respond. Teach them the necessity of being organized and to be able to prepare for future events. Teach them to save for the items they feel they need. [] 3. Ethical Standards & Values: Teach your youth the moral standards of your family traditions, culture, spirituality, or religion. Strengthen through activities their ability to think about others as well as themselves, and the consequences of their actions. Teach them not to take things that do not belong to them without first asking, not to cheat, or tell lies. And most importantly to have respect for those in authority: Parents, teachers, coaches, employers.  [] 4. Emotional: Teach your youth to have control over their feelings, whether they are pleasant or unpleasant. Prepare them to respond to situations in their lives productively, rather than destructive.
YOUTH CHARACTER TRAITS
POSITIVE OUTLETS FOR DEVELOPING NATURAL TALENTS
a) Inner Child: Refer to youth's day of birth
b) Life's Purpose: Totally calculate the date of birth: Month + Day + Year  (example: 07/12/1987     7+1+2+1+9+8+7 this  becomes: 35  becomes 3+5 = 8)  For this youth who has a 12/3 and a 35/8 vibration it would be helpful to refer to character paragraph #3 and character paragraph"#8 below for guidance:

CHARACTER PARAGRAPHS

[] 1. 1,10,19,28,55: Pioneer:
Channel creative energy into design, invention, architecture, writing, music, acting, acrobats, track & field, martial arts, soccer. Always finish what you start. Anything that you want to accomplish can be done with the right use of will. Do not share beyond your limits. You need special attention and admiration for your hard labor.

[] 2. 2,11,10,20: Peace Maker:
Study alternative health care, vegetarianism, politics, diplomacy, graphics psychology, computers. Cook, dance, draw, paint, and sail. You need a warm comfortable environment. Do not do excessive day dreaming. Do not waste energy waiting for others to help you.

[] 3. 3,12,21,30,66: Motivator:
Study languages, develop your talents of public speaking, writing, storytelling. Dance, paint, perform. You can rise as far as your imagination can take you. Channel your energy positively. Decorate, make jewelry, music, explore photography, travel. Be a member of a speech club.

[] 4. 4,13,22,31: Builder:
Your mind is good with computers, electronics, problem solving, measurements, planting. Involve yourself in managing production teams, construction work, or accounting. You work best in an environment that is stable. Take time to learn to adapt to harsh surroundings. Internalize universal principles and values, this will build up your confidence. Go to art museums, study sculptures and paintings, study ancient relics, go to theatre plays.

[] 5. 5,14,23,77: Adventurer:
Watch documentaries of other cultures. Study importing and exporting, communications, languages & philosophies. Be responsible, stick to one thing at a time, do not hurry all the time. Develop deep concentration in order to bring inner calmness so that you can make the bet use of your spare time. Guard against impulsiveness. Choose your friends and surroundings carefully. Get involved in calligraphy writing, crossword puzzles, modeling, flying, sky diving, auto racing, swiimming, competitive sports, track & field, handball.

[] 6. 6,15,24,33: Artist:
Red books that involve health care, psychology, counseling, social living, problem solving. Study flower arrangement, landscaping, fashion design, cooking and business. Avoid rushing through projects. You are sympathetic and very inquisitive. Organize your schedule. Relax by making ceramic pottery, dancing, sewing, crocheting, knitting. Involve yourself in activities that allow for creative expression.

[] 7. 7,16,25,88: Deep Thinker:
Involve yourself in scientific investigation, astronomy, universal laws & philosophy, spirituality. Develop a positive outlook on life. Take time to evaluate the time and labor it will take to do a project before accepting it. Learn to work independently without depending on others. Work on puzzles of all kinds and word games. Read and collect books on nature studies, explore photography, write poetry, songs, raps.

[] 8. 8,17,26,44: Supervisor:
Study engineering, government, judicial system, economics, laws that govern money and high finance, study medicine. Take a speech class, publishing course, art and painting classes. Be sensitive to the feelings of others. Control your temper. Think 10 times before you speak your mind. Have respect for authority, boundaries and the need for order. Involve yourself in ball games of all kinds, jogging, long-distance running, mountain climbing, wrestling.

[] 9. 9,18,27,99: Humanitarian:
Study languages and people, world events, music, theatre, art, politics, spirituality, and healing. Control impulsive behavior. Be the master of your fate by looking before you leap into things. Involve yourself in all types of competitive sports, tennis, carpentry, wood carving, repairs, horseback riding.

The above information was compiled by Ms. L'dia, Case Manager P.A.A.T.H. (Pointing African Americans Towards Health). Ldia is available for Youth Motivation Days and PTSA meetings at Middle or High Schools.
(770) 912-5800 (cell)
(404) 755-0068 (office)
(404) 755-4333 (fax)

Email: paath_mennaa@yahoo.com

For more information on Pre-teen & Teen STD/HIV/SAP Campaigns, educating youth in after school, middle school and high school programs, as well as other wellness classes for youth and parents please contact L'dia. L'dia Men-Na'a also works for Wholistic Stress Control Institute as a Case Manager. (WSCI) is a non-profit community based organization whose mission is to teach wholistic stress management skills to promote wellness and healthy life choices in the community.  WSCI provides a variety of multi-purpose human services in the areas of education, prevention, intervention and treatment related to teen pregnancy, mental health, juvenile delinquency, violence, substance abuse, STD/HIV/AIDS and other areas. This Institute was founded in 1984 by Jennie C. Trotter and incorporated in 1987.  For more information regarding WSCI:

Wholistic Stress Control (WSCI)   (404) 755-0068 Office  Website: www.wholistic.com

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