Not having a teenager in my house just now, I have been somewhat out of the loop when it comes to the nuances of the 13-18 age group. Not for lack of trying, mind you, but without our own personal teen living and breathing in the home, sometimes the Kirkland Dorky-Adult-Radar seems to work overtime with respect to kids with whom we come in contact.
I had a chance this week, however, to redeem myself. In addition to our support of the Trinity Youth groups and South High School Drama program (a talented group of kids, btw), I attended an interesting lunchtime activity on Friday. Presented as a benefit for victims of the Haiti earthquake, the lunch was a chance for teenagers to have an outlet to help and meet other youth. Invitations were sent to Grace Christian School, South Anchorage High, and the Young Life program participants to pay $3 for a simple lunch and "hang-out" time at Trinity.
About ten kids showed up for the hot dog, mac 'n cheese, and soup lunch, during which time they also watched a dvd called Playing for Change, a musical masterpiece featuring known and not-so-known artists in a world-collaborative effort.
Everybody seemed to be having a good time, the food was good, and the snow fell quietly outside. It was a nice break from the daily grind for both kids and adults, and plans have been solidified for a First Friday lunch in March.
And I didn't do anything particularly dorky, after all.
I had a chance this week, however, to redeem myself. In addition to our support of the Trinity Youth groups and South High School Drama program (a talented group of kids, btw), I attended an interesting lunchtime activity on Friday. Presented as a benefit for victims of the Haiti earthquake, the lunch was a chance for teenagers to have an outlet to help and meet other youth. Invitations were sent to Grace Christian School, South Anchorage High, and the Young Life program participants to pay $3 for a simple lunch and "hang-out" time at Trinity.
About ten kids showed up for the hot dog, mac 'n cheese, and soup lunch, during which time they also watched a dvd called Playing for Change, a musical masterpiece featuring known and not-so-known artists in a world-collaborative effort.
Everybody seemed to be having a good time, the food was good, and the snow fell quietly outside. It was a nice break from the daily grind for both kids and adults, and plans have been solidified for a First Friday lunch in March.
And I didn't do anything particularly dorky, after all.
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