Mentoring Children in their Education

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As they enter the classroom they see all of the children smiling at their desks, beaming with joy. Knowing that they are the cause of their happiness makes what they are doing worthwhile. There is nothing more accomplishing than seeing children succeeding in their education. Mentoring does not only benefit the children involved, but also the mentors. Children gain new role models that will help shape them into who they are, plus they will also gain friendships. Mentoring can be defined in different ways, but there is a general definition. People sometimes group tutors and mentors in the same category, when in all actuality they are two different things. Mentoring is to “support, encourage skills, and help with personal growth” (What Is Mentoring?). Tutors are typically when regarding school or certain skills, such as singing. Mentors are known as the experienced and knowledgeable person, while the mentee is the person seeking the help or gaining the help. Mentors can be used for virtually anything since they are there for encouragement and support. It is important for children to have at least one mentor in their entire life, even if it is for a short period of time such as a semester during the school year or throughout the entire year. Children are still developing their skills and personality, while they cannot get mentored for some things they can get mentored for their skills. There are multiple mentor organizations that work with the youth in the Vancouver area, the particular one I am talking about is Big Brothers Big Sisters. Big Brothers Big Sisters has been around for over a hundred years. There were and are a ton of volunteers from my high school that participate in Big Brothers Big Sisters. They get paired with a chi... ... middle of paper ... ... . Campbell, Matt. "Mentoring Program Helps Young Minds Get Creative at Writing." The Kansas City Star. N.p., 01 Feb. 2014. Web. 25 Feb. 2014. . "What Is Mentoring?" What Is Mentoring? N.p., n.d. Web. 25 Feb. 2014. . "Youth Mentoring Needs a Rethink, Warns Report - Charity Times Article." Charity Times. N.p., n.d. Web. 25 Feb. 2014. . "We Are Here to Start Something." Big Brothers Big Sisters. N.p., n.d. Web. 25 Feb. 2014. .

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