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| Wed, 04-18-2007 - 6:15pm |
Our youth director feels (and I agree) that our Sunday night youth lesson should related to the Virginia Tech tragedy but we aren't sure which direction to take it - violence, grief, tolerance? There have been several (over 10) teens killed from our county alone this school year and we really think the kids could benefit from any part of this lesson.
If your child was to be present, what would you want this lesson to be on?

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http://www.pnhp.org/news/2009/october/meet_the_new_health_.php
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQTBYQlQ7yM
I think this is a tough subject for anyone - especially teens who are close in age and experience to the kids involved here. I agree that a safe space to just talk might be what your teens need the most!
I think the issue of depression/mental illness is one that hasn't been talked about alot yet - that might be an interesting area to explore with kids - everyone gets depressed/hopeless from time to time. How do they cope, how do they help friends cope, when would they bring it to the attention of an adult? For example, this guy's roommates said he almost never talked and never looked them in the eye. How could a teen/young adult respond in that situation? The reason this is interesting to me is I see my DD facing some tough issues with her friends (e.g., a friend who was cutting in 8th grade, a friend who drinks at lunchtime) and there is a reluctance to tell adults (tattle tale?) and also a sense that they can handle it themselves (L actually said that she thought *she* could get her friend I to stop cutting). But bringing the right adults into the mix can sometimes be the best course of action.
And, lots and lots of HUGS!!
HTH
Sue
We are doing did the same in our Youth Group this evening and a repeat on Sunday with an open format, letting the teens lead the discussion. I wrote a separate post on my thoughts and notes from this evenings youth group.
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One word; "Blame"
When horrifying tragedy hits, human nature calls for some sort of explanation. It gives a false comfort. We beg to know "why" and this inevitably leads to finger pointing and the "agenda" bandwagons go full speed ahead.
This isn't about "gun control" or "Korean" or any other superfluous nonsense being bantered about by various pundits who are determined to "prevent this kind of thing from happening EVER again!" Guess what... you can't.
I'm hoping my DD's church group discusses this when they meet this week.
I agree to just let them talk and follow their lead
To have a prearranged topic suggests we have the answers-and we don't!