There comes a point in every potential volunteer's trek in the process you must confront: informing your parents. In my case, it wasn't easy; many others encounter a bad reaction. So how do you tell your parents of your intention to give 27 months of your life to a great cause?
Rant about a recent 8th grade girl who was suspended and kicked off her team for having blond highlights in Desert Winds middle school, El Paso, Texas.