Penny Mordaunt passed a plan to enrol all 16-year-olds in a National Service scheme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The idea, proposed by think tank Onward, would send teens on a two-week ‘civic exploration’ vacation and require them to volunteer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In an article for the Telegraph, the House of Commons leader welcomed the concept, saying it would encourage “goodwill and community spirit, energy and imagination” in teenagers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
She also stated that it might encourage “good mental health and resilience” after the Covid disaster shook young people’s lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Although kids would be automatically enrolled in the scheme, they would have the option to opt out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Should the plan go ahead, more than 600,000 young people could take part.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ms Mordaunt added that there is nothing \u201cmore rewarding than serving your community and nation\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cNo one is more effective at helping others than a willing volunteer,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cMany young people are struggling with their mental health, to find purpose, and feel a sense of belonging. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cStepping forward to help others could be part of the answer. Service can help build the resilience, skills, and pride in their community and country that many need.\u201d<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Penny Mordaunt passed a plan to enrol all 16-year-olds in a National Service scheme. The idea, proposed by think tank Onward, would send teens on a two-week ‘civic exploration’ vacation … <\/p>\n