2014 Boy's Power Lunch
Ms. Lorraine Troy- a gigantic "Thank you" to you and your team for the work you are doing encouraging young impressionable black males like my son Tymir Warren.
I asked Tymir what he thought of the luncheon, if he enjoyed himself & if he would like to attend again next year if the program hosted the luncheon.
Tymir stated he had a good time, he met some nice people and yes he would like to attend again.
We viewed the clip below together; discussing Mr. Bennett's comments and I asked Tymir to provide me with one take away he received from Mr. Bennett's discussion with him & the other boys. Tymir's statement is as follows:
"The best part that I got from hearing Mr. Bennett speak was when he told us even if something is hard you have to keep trying. Like when he was playing sports and wanted to give up but his parents wouldn't let him. It made me think of the first time I joined violin and everyone was better than me. I did not want to go back but you (meaning me-his mom) wouldn't let me quit".
I remember that day like it was yesterday, although it has been 2 years now since Tymir has been playing violin. I told him he has to just keep practicing and he will be just as good as everyone else.
I continue to remind him of the "5 P's" he should always try to live by.
The 5 P's are Proper Preparation Prevents Poor Performance!
These 5 P's were presented to Tymir's older brother and I while attending a Parent/Child workshop at H&S Learning Ctr after-school program about 4 years ago and I continue to stress these principles to Tymir and his brother as well as myself.
Again, we so appreciate the work you and the Choice Mentoring program are doing.