LESSON 5 • 85
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5.4 Tips for Teens
(PP) Distribute the 12 Tips for Teens handout (Resource 5c). Point out that
these tips were gathered from conversations with older teens and young
adults in their twenties and represent some of the things they wish they
had known when they were younger. These tips touch on many of the key
points from the lessons so far.
Use as directed below for class discussion and for preparing for the Trusted Adult-Teen Connection activity.
❖ Pass out the 12 Tips for Teens handout (Resource 5c).
❖ Take a moment to do a popcorn reading of the 12 tips with youth who like to read aloud.
❖ Ask them to star the ones they feel are most useful to them or any teens. Pause and ask for
volunteers to share some of their reasons for their choices.
❖ Announce that this will be their connection activity. Teens are to ask their parent or trusted adult
to look over the list and star the three or four they think are most important and explain why.
Teen and parent or trusted adult should compare and discuss why each chose the ones they did.
In the next session, when they bring their connection sheet back, discuss their choices and how
they differed or agreed with their parent’s or trusted adult’s top four.
❖ Alternatively, they can opt for the Healthy or Unhealthy relationships handout (Resource 5d) for
their connection activity.
• Resource 5c: 12 Tips for Teens handout
(one per student)
• Resource 5d: Healthy or Unhealthy
Relationships (Optional handout)
5–10 minutes
ACTIVITY
Tips for Teens Discussion
Trusted Adult-Teen Connection
Copyright 2023 Marline E. Pearson
5.4 Tips for Teens
(PP) Distribute the 12 Tips for Teens handout (Resource 5c). Point out that
these tips were gathered from conversations with older teens and young
adults in their twenties and represent some of the things they wish they
had known when they were younger. These tips touch on many of the key
points from the lessons so far.
Use as directed below for class discussion and for preparing for the Trusted Adult-Teen Connection activity.
❖ Pass out the 12 Tips for Teens handout (Resource 5c).
❖ Take a moment to do a popcorn reading of the 12 tips with youth who like to read aloud.
❖ Ask them to star the ones they feel are most useful to them or any teens. Pause and ask for
volunteers to share some of their reasons for their choices.
❖ Announce that this will be their connection activity. Teens are to ask their parent or trusted adult
to look over the list and star the three or four they think are most important and explain why.
Teen and parent or trusted adult should compare and discuss why each chose the ones they did.
In the next session, when they bring their connection sheet back, discuss their choices and how
they differed or agreed with their parent’s or trusted adult’s top four.
❖ Alternatively, they can opt for the Healthy or Unhealthy relationships handout (Resource 5d) for
their connection activity.
• Resource 5c: 12 Tips for Teens handout
(one per student)
• Resource 5d: Healthy or Unhealthy
Relationships (Optional handout)
5–10 minutes
ACTIVITY
Tips for Teens Discussion
Trusted Adult-Teen Connection
