Periagoge
Scenario

When altruistic choices seem like avoidance

My teenage son wants to spend his summer volunteering in another country instead of getting a job, and I admire his idealism but worry he's avoiding real-world responsibilities in the name of helping others.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Young people's desire to serve can sometimes mask reluctance to engage with practical life skills and personal development challenges.

Your guide for this
Rabia
Rabia works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Buddhist merit and the ripple of good action?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.