Tough Talks
Keith Deltano
Suicide Is Not a Good Idea
20% of students have some type of suicidal thoughts between 6th and 12th grade.
Why shouldn’t you “go it alone”?
Who should you see for help at school?
What are some ways you can ask for help at school without your peers knowing you are asking for help?
What does Keith mean when he says, “Suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem”?
Why shouldn’t you be embarrassed to get help?
Apologizing Takes Courage
Have you ever hurt someone with gossip, taunting, exclusion, or any other form of bullying?
Do you have the courage to apologize to that person?
How will apologizing help the person you hurt?
How will apologizing help you?
The Cost of Swag
Is swag a new idea? Why or why not?
What are different words people use for swag?
How can focusing on swag distract you from your future?
How can swag cost you money?
Will you invest in temporary coolness (swag) or will you invest in your future?
What would investing in your future look like?
Sometimes Adults Mess Up
Keith’s school counselor put him in a “box” by saying that he did not have to take certain classes because he was not going to go to college anyway.
Does an adult’s expectation have more power over us than a peer’s?
Have you ever been judged in a negative way by an adult? How did you deal with it?
How can you protect yourself from negative input coming from an adult?
To My ADHD Friends!
Keith mentioned ADD, ADHD, dyslexia, OCD, etc. What does he mean when he states that these are a gift?
How did Keith overcome his ADHD label?
What does he mean when he states, “It’s going to be OK”?