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Activity Guide: Shantel
Discuss these questions and share your thoughts with others, or record your thoughts and responses in a personal journal.
1. What are your initial reactions to Shantel’s story?
2. Name four big decisions that Shantel made:
a. First, _________________________
b. Second, ______________________
c. Third, ________________________
d. Fourth, _______________________
3. What do each of these mean for her life?
4. Shantel had adult experiences while still a girl. She became a mother at an age when many girls still feel like children themselves. Do you ever feel the pressure, from friends or others, to act in an adult way? What do you do, or what would you do, to make sure that you make the best decision?
5. Shantel faced the challenges of teen motherhood, taking responsibility for both her child and herself, and returning to school. What kinds of difficult challenges do you face? What kinds of support from friends and family do you need to overcome issues in your life?
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