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Life Prep: Introduction to the Series

by Alvaro de Vicente

Life Prep: Introduction to the Series

by Alvaro de Vicente

High school shouldn’t just prepare boys for college—it should prepare them for life. Alvaro de Vicente kicks off a series for parents and educators, reframing the high school years as “life prep.”
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Helping Your Son Discover the Meaning of His Life

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Helping Your Son Discover the Meaning of His Life

by Alvaro de Vicente

The first step for "high school as life prep" is no less than helping your son discern the purpose of his life.
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The Perfect Life Fallacy

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The Perfect Life Fallacy

by Alvaro de Vicente

When one starts to take the “life plan” seriously, he can easily fall into the “perfect life fallacy.” Alvaro de Vicente reminds us that a good life is never fully for ourselves.
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High School Success

by Alvaro de Vicente

High School Success

by Alvaro de Vicente

High school success should be more than simply a college admissions game. Boys can learn to set goals for physical, intellectual, moral, and spiritual growth—with the guidance of a trusted mentor.
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High School as Life Prep

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High school shouldn’t just prepare boys for college—it should prepare them for life. These essays, originally published on Alvaro de Vicente’s Substack, Men in the Making, help parents and educators to reframe the high school years as “life prep.”