How many of you guys really believed and took to heart every word that was written in it? I was recently rereading it and it was ridiculous how sophomoric and unrealistic some of the answers to the questions were (e.g. when you have the urge to engage in the "sin" of masterbation you should pray to God untill the urge goes away. I wonder how many actually did that )
While some of the information was indeed right on the money, they seem to assume that children have the minds of the already indoctrinated adults (and the elders, and adults in general, are always presented in the best of light, as if going to them with your problems will always bring good results), and that "throwing your burden on Jehovah" (not to mention "theocratic activities") can always help you, and that failure to live up to lofty spiritual standards is neccessarily a reflection of your lack of spirituality and not simply a result of just being a kid. I think the above attitude probably is the main reason many witness youths leave. Anyone else noticed how impractical some of the books suggestions are?
Go therefore and baptize the people in the name of the father and of the son... what the hell, we just need to bring up the yearbook numbers!