The primary goal of Best Men is to provide boys with the tools and the environment needed to help them develop into responsible young men. This goal is accomplished with the implementation of a multi-faceted program which:
- defines
manhood
- explains
the consequences of their actions
- teaches boys that (1) abstaining from sexual activity until marriage is the best decision;(2) rejecting alcohol usage helps eliminate abusive or addictive behavior; (3) rejecting illegal drug use allows the brain and body to properly develop and helps eliminate criminal behavior; (4) restraining from violence is the real key to resolving conflict.
- provides
boys with positive adult male role models to support and encourage them
in their goal of becoming men worthy of respect
- develops
positive peer support
- promotes
ongoing parental support, especially from fathers.
- The
curriculum includes the following units: Respect, Decision-making, Friendship,
Relationships, Alcohol Abuse and Drug Abuse, Fitness and Nutrition,
and AIDS and STDs
Several times a year, role model speakers discuss their own lives and the important decisions they made when they were young. The program includes many extracurricular activities which strengthen the boys' bond with their peers and reinforce the Best Men messages. Fitness activities teach physical discipline, decision-making skills, and promote a fun, learning environment. Cultural events provide opportunities that broaden students' horizons.
How does a boy become the best he can be?
That is the challenge our boys face at the beginning of the 21st century. How can we help them become young men worthy of respect?
Boys and girls are inherently different. The key to helping our boys through adolescence is to provide them with a better understanding of what it means to be a man.
Best Men defines the characteristics and attitudes of responsible men, and encourages men of integrity to become more involved in young boys' lives.
An adolescent needs a positive adult male role model in his life – preferably his father – to guide him in the process of becoming a man worth respect. This generation is in great need of positive messages and personal support. Together, we can offer students the time and guidance needed to make a lasting difference.
The Best Men logo symbolizes a modern day knight of honor who believes in the values of strength, courage, foresight, truth, and justice. The shield is divided into four quadrants representing key components of the Best Men program.
