The mentor has to be able to get right down to the mentee's level to think like a peer in order to communicate all the wisdom and experience that they have gained over the years. A mentor's goal is to elicit the mentee's vision for his or her life, help them process it, then make it come true.
My idea of the perfect mentor for our kids has the experience of a 30-year-old and the enthusiasm of a 10-year-old in the body of a 25-year-old.
When I was a kid, I longed for someone to help me navigate the world that would be close enough to empathize with me, but far enough apart to be able to give me guidance. What I wanted was a mentor, and I believe that mentoring children between the ages of 8 and 16 has a big role to play for future generations to reach their potential.
What Drives Mentoring:
Discovery
Friendship
Excitement
Ambition