YDEV 501

If I am being honest, it too me forever to choose three quotes because everything was so damn good. Even both articles were so interesting. But the assignment was to choose three and I guess I have to ha-ha. the first one I chose was: 1.      Risk, Resilience and Prevention focuses on identifying problems with children and adolescents and intervening with education. In this model of youth development, adults are responsible for identifying problems, recognizing deficits, and leading young people to understand the importance of preventing risky behavior (Pittman, et al., 2003) This quote really underscores the significant role that adults play in shaping young people's lives. It’s not just about pointing out problems but about recognizing where a young person might be struggling or heading down a risky path and stepping in to help guide them toward better choices. For me, it brings to light the idea that adults have this immense responsibility—not only to protect but ...

 I apologize for posting so late. Its been a long week but I am back and excited to speak on the assignment, As I read through these texts, I feel a tightness in my chest and stomach, like I’m physically reacting to the painful history of colonization and the racialized narratives woven into the way youth work has been shaped. It’s hard not to feel a strong emotional response to how Indigenous youth and other marginalized groups have been devalued, their identities and knowledge systems erased. It’s heartbreaking, but it also makes me angry to see how these structures are still impacting youth development today. Emotionally, I’m torn between sadness, frustration, and a sense of urgency. There’s deep sadness for the ongoing trauma Indigenous youth have faced, made worse by these colonial ideas that are still so ingrained in our systems. The frustration comes from the fact that these harmful patterns have been allowed to persist for so long, even as we talk about decolonizing youth...

       I really enjoyed this week’s reading and the short video. "Crip Camp" does an amazing job of showing how community spaces like Camp Jened can truly empower marginalized individuals and spark major social movements. It really makes you think about how important supportive, inclusive environments can be for both personal growth and collective change. This kind of empowerment model could be incredibly valuable for other marginalized groups as well. It’s important to have that support system sometimes daily. My friends and partner are my support system and honestly without them, things would be 10x harder for me❤      The film highlights the Social Model of Disability, which argues that disability isn’t just a medical issue but also a result of societal barriers. This ties in with the ideas from Fleischer & Zames and Oliver, who push for systemic change instead of just focusing on individual needs. Camp Jened’s community-building aspect was cruc...

      After reading the three articles "Are Children a Marginalized Group," "Denaturalizing Adolescence," and "Understanding Adultism," I thought it was interesting to learn how society perceives and handles youth. The first thing I came across was the idea that adolescents lack maturity, emotional stability, and capacity for rationality that characterize adults. The second belief that needs to be addressed is the idea that youth are frequently viewed as less significant and deserving of respect than adults, which causes their opinions to be disregarded. The last view i read was the idea that children are the property of their parents, who are supposed to have total control over every element of their children's daily lives. After reading the three articles. I thought it was interesting to investigate how society perceives and handles youth. The first myth I came across was the idea that adolescents are immature and lack the maturity, emotion...