Connecting with Gateway Youth in a Changing World

Finding a way to reach gateway youth today is a lot harder than it used to be, mostly because the world they're growing up in is constantly shifting. It isn't just about providing a few extracurricular activities or giving a standard "stay in school" speech anymore. We're looking at a generation that's navigating a landscape filled with more information—and more pressure—than any that came before them. When we talk about these young people, we're talking about those standing at the threshold of their future, looking for a door that actually opens to something meaningful. ...

May 12, 2026 · 6 min · Dr. Rude