You've taught these kids some amazing skills. This isn't a FU.
I'd suggest you consider some new skills to share with them going forward. You may need to reach out in your community for some help from professionals, but this experience shows these skills are needed! Teach these kids about mental health. Emotional intelligence. Conflict resolution. Resources available in the community. Teach these kids that not only can they survive in the forest, but they can survive in the rest of the world and be healthy and happy.
I'd also suggest you leave the church / religion out of this part of their lives. It's very damaging and divisive. It's an unfortunate institution that brought this amazing group together. Leave the religion out of your teachings and help these kids build amazing life skills!
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Reply to TIFU by teaching survival skills to a church group by Missing411_hopenot
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You've taught these kids some amazing skills. This isn't a FU.
I'd suggest you consider some new skills to share with them going forward. You may need to reach out in your community for some help from professionals, but this experience shows these skills are needed! Teach these kids about mental health. Emotional intelligence. Conflict resolution. Resources available in the community. Teach these kids that not only can they survive in the forest, but they can survive in the rest of the world and be healthy and happy.
I'd also suggest you leave the church / religion out of this part of their lives. It's very damaging and divisive. It's an unfortunate institution that brought this amazing group together. Leave the religion out of your teachings and help these kids build amazing life skills!