The most difficult idea to reconcile in war is the notion that anything is going to be solved by killing a stranger, or in risking your life for a cause anchored in some distant political arena.
Walter Dean MyersRead
So many organizations have a mentoring arm, but they don't really do it. Their idea of mentoring a kid is giving them general advice. But what they need to do is read with children.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Effective mentoring requires active engagement rather than just general advice.
Walter Dean Myers emphasizes that true mentorship goes beyond giving vague guidance; it involves tangible actions, such as reading with children, to make a meaningful impact in their lives. By advocating for a more hands-on approach, he highlights the importance of direct involvement in mentoring relationships to foster learning and growth.
Themes
MentoringChildrenEducationReadingInvolvement
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about community engagement, one might say, 'As Walter Dean Myers stated, mentoring requires more than just advice; we must actively read with our youth.'
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