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Success for Teens: Chapter 1: Little Things Matter

Little Things Matter

Point #1: Little Things Matter

Discussion and Reflection:

• Do you know people like Devon, John, and Angel? What kinds of choices did they make?

• Do you agree that little things matter over time? Why or why not?

• How have small choices affected your life?

• Why are small steps so important? Why are they so hard to take? 

Point #2: Knowing What to Do Isn’t the Same as Doing It

Discussion and Reflection:

• Why did Jesselin change from a good student to a poor one?

• Why did she find it so hard to take positive steps in her life, even though she knew the importance of those steps?

• How does her story relate to your life or to someone you know?

Point #3: The Ripple Effect

Discussion and Reflection:

• How does Jordan define community?

• Why was Jordan successful in starting her theater group?

• How does Jordan’s experience relate to your own life?

Point #4: Make the Right Choice at the Right Moment

Discussion and Reflection:

• Chantel and Kim seemed to have so much in common once they got to know one another. Why do you think they became enemies in the first place?

• Do you feel you could have done what Chantel did? Why or why not?

• What does “doing the right thing at the right moment” mean to you?

• Have you had an experience similar to Chantel’s?