One of the things that I've become convinced of over the past couple of years is this. We adults like to say that "we remember what it was like to be a teenager." But in reality, most of us never had to deal with some of the things that teens today do. It breaks my heart some days to hear the things that teens, (yes even teens in our own youth group here at Lake Shore) are struggling with on a day to day basis. Sometimes, I don't know how they do it.
http://www.mtv.com/shows/if_you_really_knew_me/series.jhtml
There's an interesting new series on MTV. I'm normally not a fan of anything that MTV does, but this show has merit. Here's a summary of the show...
In high school, there are the students who rule the school -- like jocks, cheerleaders, and the popular kids -- and the ones who get picked on -- like nerds, emos, and outcasts. That's just high school, right? But what if you could change that?
Like a reality version of The Breakfast Club, each episode of If You Really Knew Me takes place at a different high school, and follows five students from different cliques as they go through the life-changing experience of Challenge Day, a one-day program that breaks down the walls between cliques, and completely changes the way students view their school and each other. Watch the amazing transformation each week as new students open up for the first time and try to change by revealing who they really are, behind the cliques and the labels. Is it possible to change your life, and maybe even your high school, in one day? These students are going to find out... on If You Really Knew Me.
I've only seen one episode but I'll be tuning in again. Parents, it might be something worth watching with your teens (I realize that's way out of some people's comfort zones, but give it a try!) It could lead to some interesting discussions. At the very least it'll give you a glimpse into some of the things that teens today are struggling with.
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