Comments on: What Happened When I was 12…

By: Leslie

Leslie — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 01:18:44 +0000

I’m sure there is, somewhere… but I haven’t looked for one. Try Googling BYU Summer Youth Camps and see what you find. The “EFY” program is where we’ve sent our boys, although since it isn’t just for boys, the girl distraction factor is still there…

By: zevvy

zevvy — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 19:23:48 +0000

..any equivalent for boys?

By: Renae

Renae — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 18:23:47 +0000

Thank you, Leslie. What an important time of life for making lasting impressions.

By: Maren

Maren — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:32:55 +0000

Leslie,
I don’t normally get emotional (well, maybe…) when I read a post, but I loved this post, and got choked up before I even got to the bottom of the page. Thank you for sharing this beautiful experience! (Especially your feelings on diversity.) I thought of my own 14 year old and her particular struggles. The things I am doing right now to help her were validated as I read this story. Then, imagine my smile, when at the bottom, you promoted “A Time to Blossom” which I had already enrolled her in back in December! We are looking forward to this event. She is already a big “fan” of Debbie Forrest and the ideas she presents. Another ironic side story: When Debbie had a presentation at her home, I brought this daughter along. You were also there, and my 14 year old commented to me how beautiful YOU were! I say ironic, because of the feelings you had when you were a youth. And now you are being admired even by the young and beautiful! haha Makes me smile. Thank you for living your 12 year old dream!

By: frank

frank — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 16:32:05 +0000

I am truly enjoying the information or lessons you are teaching me. The student is ready to learn. Keep up the great work. I dont know how i got your emails but it was meant to be.

By: Franka

Franka — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 05:34:35 +0000

This sounds truly wonderful. I wish I’d had something like that when I was that age.
It seems like a crucial time to give girls that kind of affirmation, both for parents and for the ‘outside world’.
I struggled for a long time with my sense of self-worth and attached it to all sorts of external things, like my body, my popularity, my grades, what kind of music I listened to, whether the boys were interested in me… What a waste of time!
Thanks for sharing this course with us. If anyone hears of a similar type of course in other countries, do let us know!

By: Alisa

Alisa — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:44:51 +0000

I can’t wait until my 7-year-old daughter is 11 so I can send her to this conference! I have known the co-founder, Debbie Forrest, for 25 years, and she is amazing!!! She has been an amazing mentor to me over the years; I wish I had an opportunity like this when I was young.