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After taking the ideology inventory, I learned that I fell under "critical youth development".

I figured I would fall somewhere under the positive youth development, but it also makes sense to me that I would be considered critical under the ideology horoscopes. I personally believe that you are- literally- the most critically important part of this world. They are the future of where we are now, and what they know, learn, become, believe and create are the critical points of the years to come. Whether it is the youth now or youth in ten years from now, we as YDEV workers must support them in what they do- let them figure out their ways and selves but also instill roots that don't leave them. 

I feel that youth should know that they are responsible for themselves and what their outcome will be. Kind of like, you give what you get. YDEV workers shouldn't tell youth that they need to do XYZ but more so support them because youth lead is the most important in their growth and ability to be members of this ever changing society. Youth should be encouraged to be involved in their person growth, their school community, social community, etc. This is why I think I fell under the critical youth development as my ideology. 

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  1. educatedhotmessDecember 5, 2018 at 7:42 PM

    YES GIRL! I love how we expanded on this in class! It is really cool to get to discover this part of you with you! I def feel the "support" aspect of critical YDEV too.

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