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11:20 PM, SEPTEMBER 11, 2007
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Mentoring Immigrant Youth
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Today, one in five children in the United States is a child of immigrants; and by 2040, it is projected that one in three will be the child of an immigrant (Rong & Preissle, 1998). Many of these youth bring with them remarkable strengths, however, their journey presents a number of challenges. Many are settling in highly segregated neighborhoods of deep poverty. Immigrant parents often find themselves working long hours, making it difficult for them to monitor their children’s progress and activities and understand their children’s experiences (C. Suárez-Orozco & M. Suárez-Orozco, 2001). Consequently, immigrant youth are vulnerable to emotional difficulties, as well as the lure of the street. Mentors can provide immigrant youth with structure and supervision, serving as important bridges to their new cultures. In this Research Corner, I explore the challenges facing today’s young immigrants and the ways in which mentors can help.

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