As a teen, my desire for a mentor was a need. The transition begins, add hormones, peer pressure, parental pressure, cultural expectations, lack of sleep, questionable nutrition. That doesn't leave a teen with many options for self-definition. For many teenagers this is the scenario. It is a volatile time.
Many adults are afraid of working with teens.
They are unpredictable, willful, and very needy. Self-definition a teenager's job description. As a searching teen, there were a few adults with whom I could be honest. Though they were none of them Masters for me to dedicate myself to, they were good listeners, non-judgmental and supportive. They helped me define what my questions were.