This document outlines a presentation on talking to youth about complicated and heated topics. The presentation covers current realities facing young people like political polarization and violence, the experiences of increased fear and anxiety among youth, and strategies for facilitating discussions with youth about difficult issues. It provides tips for talking to youth about current events, hate/extremism, and personal incidents. The presentation aims to help adults and youth have constructive conversations and explore ways to take positive action.

1. Parent University
Rosetta Eun Ryong Lee
Seattle Girls’ School
Talking to Youth
About Complicated and Heated Topics
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2. About Seattle Girls’ School
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3. Agenda
 Current Realities
 Young People’s Experience
 How to Talk to Youth
 How to Facilitate Conversations
 Questions and Answers
 Resources
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4. Current Realities
 Political Polarization
 Global Anti-Muslim Attacks
 Gun Violence
 Refugees, Immigrants, Etc.
 Black Lives Matter
 #MeToo, Time’s Up, Etc.
 Climate Change and Denial
 And More…
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5. Young People’s Experience
 Increase in Anti-Group Sentiment
 Increased Uncivil Discourse
 Rise in Sadness, Fear, and Anxiety
 Increased Acting Out
 And More…
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6. How to Talk to Young People
About Current Events
 What have you heard?
 How do you feel?
 What questions do you have?
 How can I support you?
 Here are our values.
 What positive action can you take?
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7. How to Talk to Young People
About Hate and Extremism
 Prepare Yourself
 Be Alert
 Listen
 Reassure
 Be Honest
 Share Your Values
 Take Action
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8. How to Talk to Young People After
Personal Incidents
 “I want to help you feel strong.”
 Affection, correction, protection
 Emotions are always right; not all
action is always right
 Avoid either/or thinking
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9. Helping Young People Talk to One Another
 Create Safety and Courage
 Express Feelings
 Generate Questions
 Share Facts
 Learn More
 Complicate Thinking
 Take Action
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10. Sharing the Challenges,
Sharing the Wisdom
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11. Sharing the Challenges,
Sharing the Wisdom
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 A challenge we couldn’t strategize well
around was…
 A great approach we discussed was…
 I have a question about…
 What if…

12. Questions and Comments
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13. Presenter Information
Rosetta Eun Ryong Lee
6th Faculty and
Professional Outreach
Seattle Girls’ School
2706 S Jackson Street
Seattle WA 98144
(206) 805-6562
rlee@seattlegirlsschool.org
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