If you really knew me is a show on MTV that has recently caught my attention. In Health class we are currently learning about Mental and Social Health. Well, I have decided to make it more a focus on Character and Integrity. So, my kids are learning Jesus and don't even know it! But, today I kicked off the lesson with an episode it you really knew me. Which was then followed by some discussion questions. The class was AMAZING. I have yet to see a class of kids so tuned into a show. They were completely engaged to the kids on the screen. I saw kids uncomfortable, I saw kids crying, I saw kids who were in awe. To follow up the activity I had the kids write a brief journal based on discussion questions I had created. The response was unreal. For example:
If you really knew me you would know..
"my parents fight all the time"
"i hate how fat i am"
"i'm funny because I want to laugh.
'i am lonely because no one is home.:
'I hate that my dad and mom divorced"
"i cry every night still over the fact my momma died."
"i judge others because i judge myself"
"I am all by myself and noone cares"
These are just an example as to what our kids have going through their brain. I have said it before but my Sun Stand Still Prayer to to help raise up a generation of restoration. To believe in their potential to change the world.
Heather,
ReplyDeleteYou are amazing. This is a wonderful post. It is crazy to think what children have going through their heads. I teach two year olds, and they have a lot going on. I hate that my two year olds feel the weight of their parents stress.
I had a child tell me the other day, "Sometimes, I have to watch tv and can't play with mommy because she is very busy. Mommy wants to play with me but she has a lot of things to do." A TWO YEAR OLD!!!!!!
I am praying SSS prayer with you on a regular basis, Heather.
Love, Keirstin