What should a mentor expect from a mentee?
Make sure your mentors understand that they will be working with young people who think and act like young people. They should not expect perfection, nor should they be surprised at what the young people say or do. It is important for mentors to be prepared for the difference in values and opinions relevant to education, religion, politics — any subject. Mentees may also shun the mentors in the beginning because they are different — too old, from a different ethnic background, or “stuck up”. Encourage the mentors to be open to and to respect new opinions, experiences, and values of the mentees. Also encourage them to refrain from forcing their own values on the mentees.
