We need to learn to understand the lingo, the trends, the expressions used. This doesn't mean that I must starting talking or dressing the way they do. For example, think of a missionary going into another culture. They need to learn to respect the other people and their culture. They don't necessarily become just like the people they are going to, but it starts with respect.
Adults are usually guilty of acting as a teacher or an authority.
We need to learn to relate to youth in a way that will encourage them to relate to us. B. Extended Contact You might be meeting with people regularly, but not going anywhere. You find yourself just repeating the same things, conversations, etc. over and over. Some people think that we need to build a facility for people to come to. The problem is that it can take all your time running the facility, keeping it going, and you miss out on doing the things that build relationships.