Preparing Today’s Children To Be Tomorrow’s Leaders
aybe your daughter isn’t destined to be president of the United States – or even president of her school class. But learning leadership skills is an important part of every child’s development and a vital part of success in life.
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At Milton Hershey School® (MHS), a private residential school in Hershey, Pa., building character and fostering leadership is an integral part of its mission to “nurture and educate children from families in need to live fulfilling and productive lives.”
MHS Senior Director of Character and Leadership Lewis Webster, who is responsible for student growth in these areas, asserts that every young person has the potential to be a leader. Here are some of Webster’s suggestions for parents and other adults who want to help children develop their leadership potential.
1. Identify strengths and weaknesses.
“We need to help children of all ages to look inward,” Webster says. “Help them to become self-aware of their values and what they stand for, as well as the areas of their character that are strong and where they need further development.” 2. Develop challenging opportunities. “Start with a small project the child wants to do, like organizing a service project,” Webster says. “Help the child find success in the project and give them praise for their leadership.” 3. Teach good communication skills. “Students need to know that how they talk to their peers is not the way they should talk to adults,” Webster points out. “When students interact with adults in a leadership role, they must speak properly and respectfully.” 4. Get children involved. Webster says school and church social groups and clubs, such as student government and service groups, provide children with ongoing opportunities to lead.
5. Keep values at the forefront. “Like adults, children should think about their values when making everyday decisions,” Webster stresses.
About Milton Hershey School Milton Hershey School was founded in 1909 by Milton S. Hershey, founder of the Hershey Chocolate Company, and his wife Catherine. Today, the School serves more than 1,800 boys and girls from families in social and financial need. In addition to a pre-Kindergarten through 12th
grade academic program,
the School provides housing, food, clothing, and medical and dental care for its students. Students also may earn scholarship money for postsecondary education. To learn more about who may attend Milton Hershey School, or to find out how you can become part of Mr. and Mrs. Hershey’s legacy, visit
www.mhs-pa.org.
What’s your next mission? Make Parenting your profession.
For 100 years, Milton Hershey School’s mission has been to change the lives of children from need. Currently serving 1,800 students, the School is seeking dedicated couples interested in positively impacting the lives of the next generation.
For more information, please visit
http://mhs-pa.org/careers/ to learn about this and other unique employment opportunities.
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