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Expert Profile: William Conde

Expertise:  I wish to help young people like myself better understand and navigate their own lives, regardless of what the issue may be. I have extensive experience with college life and various aspects of teen drama, and have served as a valuable advisor to many around me. While my abilities are not centered around he said/she said situations, I will endeavour to work with each inquirer to better his or her knowledge of him- or herself, and to help solve any problems from an empathizing, understanding, non-judgmental viewpoint. I recognize that life as a Christian teenager is not the easiest thing in the world, but I want to help believers make sense of the world in which we live--as a supporter, and not merely a judge. I particularly wish to inspire individual thought and free thinking amidst those who come to me, as these skills and behaviors can potentially alter one's entire perception of the world--often for the better. I sincerely love and respect those who come to me to work together to find answers: their bravery in asking questions will be responded to with care and compassion.

Experience in the area
I have been a college student for several years and have worked with many friends and companions regarding life issues, ethical decisions, Biblical learning, and other miscellaneous helps. I have also been a Vacation Bible School counselor, along with a Sunday School teacher and a secular camp counselor, and thus have extensive experience working with youth towards proactive goals. I have an active, creative mind and always wish to inspire others towards clearer thinking and self-examination.

Organizations
Boy Scouting of America, Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society.

Education/Credentials
Licensed Pharmacy Technician; B.S. degree in Chemistry (Biochemistry Emphasis).

Awards and Honors
Order of the Arrow (Honors Society of Scouting); Eagle Scout.

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What do you like about this subject?  The process of growth and maturation is difficult for all teenagers--but how much more so for Christian youth, who wish to abide by certain values! I gain joy from being a support to youth with questions about how to best continue their walks with God in trying times.
What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?  I hope that I will assist and support as many teens as are willing to come to me with their concerns.
Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:  Abstinence, which is considered a core value for those who teach Christian youth, is a good practice--but which is often neglected! Studies indicate that teens who take abstinence pledges are actually more likely than other youth to engage in premarital sex.
Something controversial or provocative about this subject  Parents often try to make their children into "clones" of themselves. This can be a harmful process, and as such, parents should be more careful about the things they try to make their children do and become. This restraint, however, is flaunted by most parents, who believe that "training up children in the way they should go" means copying one's own values and traits onto their children.
Average Ratings
Prestige Points: 730
Knowledge   9.95   Best of the best
Clarity of Response   9.95   Best of the best
Timeliness   9.82   Best of the best
Politeness   10.0   Best of the best
Number Of Questions
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0
Max Questions to be Asked
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5
Total Questions
(since joining AllExperts)
75
Recent Reviews from Users
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User Comments
thanks alot man!
(mike on 08/28/08)
totally awesome and down to earth
(mike on 08/24/08)
Thanks for the response. Everything is solved she kinda took it hard because she was crying on the phone but she understands that I just want to be friends
(Deshone on 07/06/08)
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Recent Answers from William Conde
2008-08-21  masturbation Hello, brother. You raise an issue which is very common in adolescence. The Bible does not say, at any point, "you shall not masturbate," period, if that's what you were wondering. That being said, there...
2008-08-18  My 16 year old friend loving a older man Hello, Chris. This is a tricky situation to explain, to be certain, but it is one that is not going to be able to be resolved easily, either. Chances are good that your friend has fallen in love with...
2008-08-04  My Son Says He's Agnostic Dear Cris, I understand that you must feel very confused and worried regarding this new direction in your son's life. Such a change can seem like an immense wall that separates your son from you, or perhaps...
2008-07-05  Relationship before the navy Hello there, brother. You've encountered an issue that many men, young and old alike (and many women, for that matter), have run into in the past, and that is the difficulty of mismatched expectations...
2008-06-03  I need help. Hello, dear sister. I am glad that you have chosen to approach someone about your concerns rather than keeping them forever bottled up inside; doing so is a brave measure and I salute you for that. Those...
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