Chapter Two

Chapter Two Discussion Questions

Abandoned and All Alone 31

1. How is abandonment defined?

2. What do adolescents need to become adults?

3. According to Mark Cannister, how do we subtly abandon our kids?

4. What role do adults play in the formation of teen identity?

5. What happens to teens that feel abandoned?

Reflection Questions:

6. What information made the most impact on you in this chapter?

7. How can you undo the system of abandonment in the life of a teen?

Chapter One

Chapter One Discussion Questions

The Changing Face of Adolescence 15

1. How would you define adolescent?

1. How do Clark and Rabey define it?
2. What has changed from the past?

2. What are adolescents really searching for?

3. When does a child really become an adult?

4. As an adult, what type of community should you belong to in order to assist?

5. What happens when you let kids take on an adult role too soon?

Reflection Questions:

6. What are your "take-aways" from this chapter?

7. Is there anything blocking you from being a caring and “present” adult to an adolescent?

Welcome View!

Welcome to the Youth Workers Blog! We will use this blog to discuss questions from When Kids Hurt by Chap Clark and Steve Rabey.

Our schedule for Part One: Kids’ Brave New World

Wednesday, February 29, 2012-

Chapter One- The Changing Face of Adolescence 15

*Wednesday, March 28

Chapter Two- Abandoned and All Alone 31

*Wednesday, April 25

Chapter Three- Exploring the World Beneath 49

Please feel free to post your comments here or if you prefer, write them in your journal to discuss during our regular Youth Workers' meeting.