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[MUSIC PLAYING]

It was really neat to think that the youth would have the opportunity to figure out what it means to have the Spirit speak to them and that the Lord knows them and will guide them on their individual journeys and their goals into achieving their fullest potential. Everybody has their own talents, and their own strengths, and their weaknesses, and I think that this new program definitely helps highlight their strengths. And it's cool to be able to see those strengths become even stronger and being able to share that with other people. The kids learn how to set their goals to see what they're going to do for themselves and how it's going to apply in life, and I think that's going to be the biggest benefit long term. Since this program was introduced, I see the children more interested in reading their scriptures. It makes them more spiritual, and they're doing more better than before. Because it's not only about learning the things in the scriptures, but now they are putting practical aspect of it and joining together. It has given us opportunity to draw closer to God, and it has really bonded us together. I think, by working with these goals as a family unit, it helps us draw closer together by praying morning and night as a family to mention the goals in our family prayer. He strengthens our family and allows us to have this time together. And it seems like more time has become available for us to spend time with each other. [SPEAKING SPANISH]

[SPEAKING PORTUGUESE]

I feel like the personal revelation has helped him with the long-term endurance of this goal. It's still hard, and he's still sore. And even today, he came home and was like, "I'm so tired." And personal revelation has given him the ability to keep going even though it's hard. [SPEAKING SPANISH]

When we let them have the power to influence what they're doing, their confidence grows and they become a strength and very, very powerful in their influence as youth. It has been neat to see Ashley develop her ability to recognize the Holy Ghost through this process. And she is developing a sense of what she wants out of life and who she is, and it's made her powerful. And there's no end to what the Lord has for us. Eternal life is without end, and He's going to give you even more to accomplish or to grow into. [MUSIC PLAYING]

Ideas to help parents support their children and youth in the new program

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Parents describe how their children have changed because of the Children and Youth program: they are more spiritual, have more inner strength, bond better with the family, and exhibit greater confidence and influence.
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