Are Adolescents Really Just Young Adults?

http://www.ysmarko.com/?p=4711

Marko (Youth Specialties) posted a neat entry in response to a discussion group:

"professor darwin glassford posted a provocative question on the youth ministry 3.0 facebook group:

'I just finished reading YM 3.0, overall I found it a delightful experience. After reflecting on it, I am left with nagging sense that no matter how well we understand the life issues and culture we will still be frustrated. In education speak one of the primary questions is, “What is your understanding of the learner?” I wonder what would happen if we abandoned the social construct of adolescence in our churches and ministries and saw young people as young adults who are to be mentored into adult roles and responsibilities? I believe that...[MORE]'"