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<blockquote data-quote="LittleDudesMom" data-source="post: 352456" data-attributes="member: 805"><p>k,</p><p></p><p>it's not like a big brother/big sister program where they are with you for years. It's more of a transitional program. Helping the kid get a handle on re-entering home, school and society. Perhaps also lending an ear if the kid has concerns, fears, etc. A successful mentoring program always has the goal of self sustainage - the mentoree being able to use the tools, tips, skills learned. A boy your son's age would be able to understand that this is a temporary lifeline put into place to help him adjust to "life on the outside". </p><p></p><p>If you are having issues with the mentor not following a schedule, you need to call his supervisor and complain. You would not be the only parent of a mentored child who has to work. I would call the office and let them know. Or, if you prefer, speak to the mentor yourself the next time you meet up and let him know that you have work to do and need him to be on time and follow the timeline given, period. If he can't comply, then call his supervisor. Whichever way you feel the most comfortable with or whichever way you think will solve the problem quickly.</p><p></p><p>I think I would also stress to either the mentor or the supervisor that your son has some issue with being able to trust the elder men in his life and this is the wrong way to start out this arrangement. Any program worth it's weight will respond.</p><p></p><p>Sharon</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="LittleDudesMom, post: 352456, member: 805"] k, it's not like a big brother/big sister program where they are with you for years. It's more of a transitional program. Helping the kid get a handle on re-entering home, school and society. Perhaps also lending an ear if the kid has concerns, fears, etc. A successful mentoring program always has the goal of self sustainage - the mentoree being able to use the tools, tips, skills learned. A boy your son's age would be able to understand that this is a temporary lifeline put into place to help him adjust to "life on the outside". If you are having issues with the mentor not following a schedule, you need to call his supervisor and complain. You would not be the only parent of a mentored child who has to work. I would call the office and let them know. Or, if you prefer, speak to the mentor yourself the next time you meet up and let him know that you have work to do and need him to be on time and follow the timeline given, period. If he can't comply, then call his supervisor. Whichever way you feel the most comfortable with or whichever way you think will solve the problem quickly. I think I would also stress to either the mentor or the supervisor that your son has some issue with being able to trust the elder men in his life and this is the wrong way to start out this arrangement. Any program worth it's weight will respond. Sharon [/QUOTE]
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