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.
Young people's desire to serve can sometimes mask reluctance to engage with practical life skills and personal development challenges.
“Where Are You with Buddhist merit and the ripple of good action?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.