A recurring theme throughout this chapter was the idea of co-authorship-that an individual's personality, thoughts, ideas, thinking process is not only shaped by their inner self but also by their environment and the people they are surrounded by. Often preconceived ideas can affect how we interpret others' behavior and then in turn affect our own actions, such as in the example with Ms. Petersen and Antwon. It can be difficult to put aside these preconceived notions, but it is important to try.
I think this is a really important concept for youth development and for youth workers because we have to keep in mind that every thing we do, or do not do, is affecting the youth around us. Every word that we say or action that we take has a positive or negative impact on the youth that we are working with. This in turn helps to shape that youth into the person they are to become by influencing their thinking and behavior.
I agree that this is important that teachers and youth workers have to realize this. Great Post!
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