YTL
Youth at the Threshold of LifeFree curriculum for educators and parents

Helping young people become healthy adults.

YTL gives teachers, counselors, youth workers and parents ready-to-use lessons on self-esteem, relationships and life goals.

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Started in Hungary
1994
Countries using YTL
62
Educators trained
8,000+
A boy in a red sweater walks along the top of a white fence, arms spread wide for balance

What is a healthy adult?

More than good physical health.

Every young person carries three deep needs. When they are met, a young person grows into an adult who sees themselves honestly, builds lasting relationships, and has goals that give life meaning. YTL has one volume for each need.

Volume 1 · Authentic Self-EsteemI am valuable.

Knows their worth. Does not think too much or too little of themselves. Has solid character.

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Builds fair, open and lasting friendships and love. Gives and receives acceptance.

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Has a purpose and a role in the world. Makes good choices and avoids the traps.

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Who it is for

Anyone who works with young people.

Middle school teachersHigh school teachersSchool counselorsYouth workersChurch and club leadersParents

How to start

1

Pick a topic

Search the lesson library by theme, like friendship, emotions or decisions.

2

Open the lesson

Each lesson plan is ready to teach, with goals, discussion and activities.

3

Get trained if you want

Join a YTL symposium to learn the approach with other educators.

“The task of the modern educator is not to cut down jungles, but to irrigate deserts.”

C. S. Lewis, The Abolition of Man