This document outlines a presentation about talking to youth about complicated and heated topics. The presentation covers discussing difficult subjects like race, gender, politics and current events with young people. It provides tips for having empathetic conversations and addressing their questions and concerns. Suggested approaches include actively listening, validating emotions, clarifying values, and empowering youth to take positive action. The goal is to help young people feel supported while complicating their thinking on complex issues. The presentation also discusses challenges and shares resources to facilitate discussions between youth.
1. Valley School
Rosetta Eun Ryong Lee
Seattle Girlsâ School
Talking to Youth
About Complicated and Heated Topics
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3. Agenda
ī§ Tough Topics and Current Realities
ī§ Young Peopleâs Experience
ī§ How to Talk to Youth
ī§ How to Facilitate Conversations
ī§ Questions and Answers
ī§ Resources
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4. Hard Topics in General
ī§ Race
ī§ Gender
ī§ Class
ī§ Religion
ī§ Politics
ī§ Sex
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5. Current Realities
ī§ Polarized Politics
ī§ Refugees, Immigrants, Etc.
ī§ Gun Violence
ī§ Black Lives Matter
ī§ #MeToo, Timeâs Up, Etc.
ī§ Climate Change and Denial
ī§ Rise in Homelessness
ī§ And MoreâĻ
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6. Young Peopleâs Experience
ī§ Increase in Anti-Group Sentiment
ī§ Increased Uncivil Discourse
ī§ Rise in Sadness, Fear, and Anxiety
ī§ Increased Acting Out
ī§ And MoreâĻ
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7. When Theyâre Little
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Theme: Trying to Understand the World
ī§ Mostly curiosity based
ī§ Find out what theyâre actually saying/asking
ī§ Find out why theyâre saying/asking
ī§ Have straightforward and factual talks
ī§ Be explicit about your values
ī§ Model and coach desired behaviors
ī§ 100 one-minute conversations
8. How to Talk to Young People
About Current Events
ī§ What have you heard?
ī§ How do you feel?
ī§ What questions do you have?
ī§ How can I support you?
ī§ Here are our values.
ī§ What positive action can you take?
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9. How to Talk to Young People
About Hate and Extremism
ī§ Prepare Yourself
ī§ Be Alert
ī§ Listen
ī§ Reassure
ī§ Be Honest
ī§ Share Your Values
ī§ Take Action
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10. How to Talk to Young People After
Personal Incidents
ī§ âI want to help you feel strong.â
ī§ Affection, correction, protection
ī§ Emotions are always right; not all
action is always right
ī§ Avoid either/or thinking
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11. Helping Young People Talk to One Another
ī§ Create Safety and Courage
ī§ Express Feelings
ī§ Generate Questions
ī§ Share Facts
ī§ Learn More
ī§ Complicate Thinking
ī§ Take Action
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13. Sharing the Challenges,
Sharing the Wisdom
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ī§ A challenge we couldnât strategize well
around wasâĻ
ī§ A great approach we discussed wasâĻ
ī§ I have a question aboutâĻ
ī§ What ifâĻ
15. Presenter Information
Rosetta Eun Ryong Lee
6th Faculty and
Professional Outreach
Seattle Girlsâ School
2706 S Jackson Street
Seattle WA 98144
(206) 805-6562
rlee@seattlegirlsschool.org
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