How many times have you heard your teen say "I can't!" to things like branching out to new friends, or asking a teacher for help outside of class, or trying out for a play or a sports team? Parents know their kids want to do these things, but something inside is holding them back. Getting your teen to feel confident and willing to take on a challenge is what we mean by empowerment. This is what our Empowerment Fitness® program is all about.
What is empowerment? It’s when your teen does something that he or she really wants to do, feels afraid - but does it anyway. Its when
. . .your shy daughter is so saddened by the devastation in New Orleans that she organizes her friends to hold a bake sale for the families who lost their homes.
. . .your son believes he is not a good singer but still tries out for the school musical.
. . .your daughter branches out of her elementary school friendship group and calls someone new to hang out with.
. . . your high school age son shares with his friends that he is gay.
Empowered behavior doesn’t need to be grand. It is courageous action that all of us are capable of. It starts with a clear picture of what you truly want and ends with an action that moves you closer to the goal. When teens behave in an empowered way, not only do they feel great about themselves, but they grow in amazing ways. Whether they achieve the goal or not. The next time your teen says I can't do something, a great thing to say back to them is "Okay, you can't do that yet..."
Empowerment is having a positive vision for the future and the courage to make it happen.
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