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This teen puts me on the spot with a tough question: What gets too much of a teen's attention?

[0:00] Intro

[0:13] Mister Brown's answer

[3:55] A teen's answer

[4:45] What would help teens feel more secure?

[5:20] Where is YOUR hope?

Questions for discussion:

What do you think gets too much of a teenager's attention?

What do you think about cellphone use? How do cellphones affect your life?

What do you think about social media? How does social media affect your life?

Are you concerned about social media, dating, or popularity? Why or why not?

Mister Brown recommends teens look more to their future and not only focus on the here and now. Do you agree or disagree with him? Give a reason for your answer.

Mister Brown and Mary said that too much attention is paid to ourselves. In other words, we are selfish. Do you agree or disagree with them? Give a reason for your answer.

Mister Brown said that people look to social media for acknowledgement, attention, affirmation, and acceptance. Mary said we also look to social media for entertainment. Do you agree or disagree? Give a reason for your answer.

Mary said that another thing that gets too much of a teen's attention is not having security or feeling insecure. Do you agree or disagree? Give a reason for your answer.

What do you think would help you and other teens to feel more secure?

Where is your eternal hope?