Weaknesses and Limitations
No matter how well prepared, every program has its drawbacks, or disadvantages. Different people may require different environments in order to feel adequate enough to be comfortable so they do not feel any …show more content…
Mentoring provides an additional resource, bringing a different perspective in the ever-changing society, for those with parents or guardians active in their lives. The one-year minimum mentor-mentee relationship determines the strength of the benefits acquired for youth in the MODEL program. Additionally, MODEL provides ongoing support and training to mentors and volunteers. The program also fills in the summer gap, which is optional but more probable with positive outcomes in the year and ongoing initiative. The research in the previous chapters of this proposal also indicates how mentoring can be particularly effective for youth who face environmental and social risks, such as poverty and violence in communities. Further studies should explore how mentoring programs specifically work to alleviate school drop out