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Use these sentence stems to get the conversation moving.
Holiday vacations mean time off from school. For teens, that means more time spent at home with family or in their youth programs. Rather than spending the down time watching more TV or another movie, why not try some new ways to initiate conversation? Group discussions are a great activity for teens. The conversation starters below can be used in a family setting at home, or in a school or youth program environment. They can be used one on one, where a parent or youth worker is trying to open up dialogue with a teen, or in a group format, where the goal is getting kids to talk openly with one another. Setting Ground RulesStudents should be given ample time to think about their responses before answering. They should also be afforded the opportunity to pass if they are uncomfortable answering a specific questions. Make sure you provide a safe environment in which to share. Kids should be reminded to respect each others answers and opinions; otherwise, kids will find the activity uncomfortable and embarrassing. These topics will help kids reflect on their values, accomplishments, opinions and personal attributes. There are no right or wrong answers; in fact, much of the fun will come from hearing a variety of responses and learning more about each individual in the process. Adults should participate too! Just be sure to keep your responses within the bounds of what would be appropriate to share with kids. Discussion Starters
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You may also be interested in Positive Role Models for Teens, or Team Building Activities for Teens.
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