DISCUSSION GUIDE

7. What Love Means

In the program, Taylor is rendered silent by a question that Dennis asks him: When you talk about the people you love, how do they know that you love them? In this way, Dennis is holding Taylor accountable for his actions (or lack of them) in a relationship with his parents, whom he claims he loves.

? What are some non-punitive ways in which you can hold young people accountable for what they say they believe?

8. Effective Support

When the boys are introduced to the ropes course, they are scared. Yet they persevere and succeed.

? What role do the adults play in contributing to their success? How can we effectively support youth in the challenges that they face in life?
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