Older youths leading younger youth in a youth group

In a youth program setting you have to be a little subtler. Take the older youth aside, or out to lunch and explain that you need their help in making the youth group a good experience for the younger youth. The group need the experience and maturity of the old youth and the older youth need to help the younger youth know how to behave and act in a youth group. The younger youth will also need the help of the older youth in understanding concepts – In fact, maybe the older youth can help lead programs and discussions.

Another way of using the older youth is if there is a youth with some kind of special need, whether it is specific condition or just a behavioral issue you can assign an older youth to be their mentor and guide.