18 Principles

18 Principles has evolved over the life of the program. It was started when David Sabetay wrote the “18 Thoughts To Help You Through Life” as a letter to his son when he was born in 1994. During the evolution of the “18 Thoughts To Help You Through Life” it was transformed into a program for children.

The program discusses friendship, overcoming adversity, and problem solving. As David continued to evolve the program, he added a section about suicide to address the concern about the rising rate within the education system.

Today, David provides workshops and keynote speeches to children and adults that provide a guide for living life.

The 18 Principles Mission Statement:

18 Principles is a non-profit organization that provides education and training to children, adults and corporations on dealing with adversity, problem solving, friendship, suicide prevention, and other life issues. We provide a positive environment where participants feel free and safe to discuss issues facing their daily lives and gain insights, solutions, and support.

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Teens	Having Problems in school? Problems with friends? Feeling depressed? We provide a framework that helps you make decisions without telling you what to do or preaching to you. Click here to read more about how our program works for Teens!
Parents & Adults	Do you feel your children have developed the necessary life skills to deal with an ever changing world? The 18 Principles provide a positive framework for young adults to help them manage the difficulties of growing up. Click here to read more about how our program can help you and your children!
Teachers & Administrators	Do you feel the need to expand your student’s life skills like dealing with adversity, friendship, problem solving, and suicide prevention? The 18 Principles provide a positive framework on young adults to help them manage the difficulties of growing up. Click here to read more about how our program can brought to your school!
Philanthropists	We believe that teens need help in developing life skills. We provide educational opportunities that help teens become aware of the choices they make, teach them that the ultimate responsibility is theirs, and to look at problems from different perspectives. Click here to read more about how our program helps kids and how you can help us!