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The need for adventure in young
people’s lives.
In an attempt to understand themselves, others
and the changing context of their lives, all young people are
engaged, consciously or unconsciously, in an exploration of what
it is to be human.
This is in essence a spiritual journey, in which
young people come to terms with the mysteries of human existence;
establish standards and values by which they live and work; identify
worthwhile goals and develop the skills and understanding through
which these may be achieved. Our society is changing rapidly and
this calls for new approaches to learning,working and living together.
The importance of assisting young people to
prepare effectively and successfully for their adult lives is
obvious; the cost of failure in this task will be borne in the
future both by the individuals themselves and by society.
The challenge for all concerned with young people
is to empower them to cope effectively with the choices, problems
and opportunities which face them and at the same time to help
them develop a real sense of community and citizenship.
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