A Mentor can be described as a guide, tutor, coach, counselor, facilitator and trusted adviser.

A Mentor is an individual who is willing to use his or her expertise and time in guiding another person towards self-development.

Parents have a significant influence on their children. However, even teens who have an excellent relationship with their parents would not necessarily discuss every problem with them.

 As a result it is important for children to interact with other adults who can offer them guidance.

A Mentor can improve self-esteem: When teens see teachers and other community members taking an interest in their future, they are able to make better decisions. This is crucial as teens are otherwise vulnerable to distractions. A mentor will empower the teen and develop within him or her a strong sense of self esteem.

A Mentee can rely on the Mentor in times of crisis: A mentor is a person with significant experience and as such, will be able to lend perspective on the issue at hand. As parents, you will be happy to know that your teen has someone with his or her best interests at heart.

A Mentor can guide your teen through a complex task: A mentor is better positioned to guide your teen as he or she can analyze the situation from a neutral point of view. Since the mentor will not be emotionally involved in the conflict, he or she will be able to help your child better in taking rational action. 

A university study has revealed the effectiveness of Mentors.

The presence of an adult Mentor improved the chances of a teenaged student attending college by 50 percent.

The potential of a teen can be squashed in a hostile social environment, and effective mentoring programs can help the teen overcome these forces.

When a teen does not have an adult Mentor, there is a strong possibility that the teen will lose direction, or get overwhelmed by the pressure to perform.

In the current competitive environment, teens are under a lot of stress while competing in the constant rat race.

A mentor can function as a motivating link to a happy and successful future.

A Life Coach with rich mentoring and coaching experience can assist a teen who may:

• Have a multitude of strengths and talents, but is unsure about what to do after high school
• Be motivated and energetic, but needs support to follow through his or her plans
• Require a role model to emulate while making major life decisions
• Lack inspiration to complete tasks at school
• Be struggling with self-esteem or self-confidence issues
• Be feeling ambivalent or unsure about the future