Young people bear witness to challenging or traumatic events in current events, media, and our local communities. Their thoughts, feelings, and reactions affect them whether we introduce conversations or not. We adults have a natural instinct to protect our children from harsh realities and yet prepare them to navigate this complex world - is it possible to do both? What are ways to talk about identity, difference, and justice in age appropriate ways? How do you reinforce school values without shutting down perspectives? How do you facilitate authentic and respectful dialogue across difference? Engage in these questions and more through this interactive session.
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Generic Talking to Youth About Complicated and Heated Topics
1. Rosetta Eun Ryong Lee
Seattle Girls’ School
Talking to Young People
About Complicated and Heated Topics
Rosetta Eun Ryong Lee (http://tiny.cc/rosettalee)
3. Agenda
Current Realities
Young People’s Experience
How to Talk to Youth
How to Facilitate Conversations
Questions and Answers
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4. Current Realities
Political Polarization
COVID-19
Black Lives Matter
Immigration, Detention Centers, Etc.
Gun Violence
Climate Change and Denial
Rise in Homelessness
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 family’s 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 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. Talking With Your Kids
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Be explicit about values
Be open about your own
struggles
Don’t stay silent
100 1-Minute Conversations
Relationship Based
Interruption
12. 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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