Youth Mentor Gifts

Teen drinking

'I shouldn't worry - soon he'll meet someone who'll give him a good hiding and then he'll get the message. . .'

Safe On The Way To School?

Regardless children just want to fit in.

'The youth crime situation needs handling with gloved kids.'

'In the off-season I generally do some hunting and fishing, help out in my father's auto showroom, have knee surgery, and work out in my hometown youth center.'

'We've got an application from a Bank asking if we'd like to sponsor a branch.'

"Over the weekend my dad sat me down to have 'the talk'..."

Grad School Parent-Teacher Conference

'As a beginning teacher, you know you come here prepared to teach and become a good teacher. As you gain experience, you will learn that you also come here to care and become a great teacher.'

'How many times have I told to seize the day before it seizes you?'

"If you really want independence, you should get into contract law."

"I'm not sure about this new trainee - he asked me when does he get to see the actual ropes."

'Believe me, I know transformation isn't easy. I pulled a muscle once.'

"Work hard, make the sacrifices and in 25 years you could be just like me!"

"Some advice please...How do I squeeze 9 days work into 5 and still see my family?"

'When I was young, I said I'd make it big or know the reason why - Well, I sure know the reason why!'

'As a famous writer, could you do something to help jumpstart my career?'

Hanging off every word...

Children in fancy dress on the way to music lessons

Children's education

"Remember, kids, it's not winning that matters, it's getting a clean urine sample that's important."

'...and remember, son, never throw up on an old carpet...wait until they get a new one!'

"I'm less a role model than a cautionary tale."

Barack Obama's To Do list.

"Excuse me a moment, whilst I just change hats."

"Always take the bull firmly by the tail and look him directly in the eye..."

"Listen here pup, it's time you realized it's a "dog eat dog" world."

'The secret to my success? Even as a kid, I never accepted that annoying phrase, 'None of your business.''

Mentors guide you through the maze.

"Sorry kid, I work alone."

"My mother taught me about baking. She was a great roll model!"

"I became a mentor because I needed more direction in life."

'In this world, son, you've got to learn to push yourself.'

“I know you’re really busy right now, but when you have a chance I’d love to pick your brain about how you got to where you are today.”