After doing the Ideology Inventory my score came out to be 15 for Risk, Resiliency and prevention, 12 for Critical Youth Development, and 9 for Positive Youth Development. According to the ideology inventory, when it comes to youth work my values lies to risk, resilient and prevention. When I seen the results I was not surprise. I believe it did not surprise me because growing up I felt like I was always in an environment where most youth are not in the best predicament. They need help, are getting help, or seeking help. I felt like this has grown on me and I want to be able to help the youth over come their barriers. Also, I think this ties into the critical part for me.
According to the YDEV ideology horoscope if you identify with Risk, Resiliency and Prevention the belief is,
"Teens’ brains are not fully developed, and so teens do not always make the “best”decisions. Children and teens need specific coaching in how to make good choices for themselves. Urban youth lack “cultural capital.”
Honestly, I do not really believe this. I feel like a lot of teens are capable of making their own "best" decisions. Also, when it says best, I am wondering who is speaking. Is it coming from an adult point of view, where they do no think it the best decision because they do not agree upon it. Also, I feel like there is more topics to cover other than teen pregnancy, drug use, and gang activity etc. I feel like many youth are put in predicaments where they could not control. Many times they are stuck fending for themselves.
I really like that you said that "teens are capable of making their own best decisions as well" I agree with this and thank you for sharing
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