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Why This Missions?

There is an odd exchange that takes place, in the life of a recent high school graduate, the day he moves away to go to college, or other post high school destinations of choice. The night before, he lives under his parent’s roof, which incorporates everything from a curfew to a home-cooked meal. Then, literally the next morning, he packs up and leave the nest with all rules, standards, expectations, and protections that he deems unnecessary for the journey ahead. For the majority of teenagers, they blaze a new trail of identity that matches the land of opportunity visible on

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The Freedom Permit

Do you remember the day you received your driver’s license? I recall the morning I got mine. I had been dreaming of sitting behind the wheel for years, with nothing but freedom in my view. I knew that this was a monumental moment in my life, and I was ready. I got to the test and passed it with flying colors. It was my 16th birthday, and all was right with the world.

 

I passed that driving test for one main reason: I had spent the past 364 days with what we call a driver’s permit. This is a card

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Welcome To The Launch Pad Blog

Our mission for this blog is to provide resources and content to help parents and mentors guide high school seniors to a healthy life transition after high school. We operate on a school year season as we move with a senior class from the fall to graduation and then into the summer. This means that each September, we clear the blog and start over with new content to help your senior prepare for this next chapter of life. The podcast will be the catalyst for the content as this blog will take the themes presented on the podcast and go

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