I have volunteered over the years in a number of programs to help youth. They have included endeavors such as mentoring, tutoring, and Attention Deficit Disorder. I believe that all volunteer work is worthy and admirable, however, I get personal satisfaction when I can influence younger people and put them in a better place to help themselves in the future.
I have observed over the years how the word “Bullying” has evolved with our tools and technology. As with any tool, it is an extension of the user and can be used for good or for bad intentions. Technology has created wonderful tools that can be used to do wonderful things or to manifest hate and destruction.
I believe that the greatest strength of the SEBA philosophy is to train contemporaries to be the solution. It is one thing when a message is coming from adults, it is a much more potent and meaningful process when the solution, and in many cases godsend, is in the form of a peer.