The more time we spend on something, the better we become at it. But even so, there will always be times we find ourselves needing help.
- Have you ever realized there was something you wouldn’t be able to do on your own? How did you react? (Be prepared to give your own examples to help prompt discussion.)
- Have you ever stepped in to help someone else in that kind of situation? What was the outcome? (Keep discussions brief so everyone who wants to share has an opportunity to do so.)
In this video, a few teens found a way to help seniors who couldn’t figure out technology on their own—let’s watch.
Play the video for the students [stop video at 2:36]:
Teens help seniors learn how to use technology
Discuss the video. It’s always great to see examples of people who are willing to help others!
- Why do you think these teens chose to do what they did? (Possible answers include: They wanted to be helpful; they were following the Golden Rule; they wanted to connect with another generation, etc.)
- How do you think the seniors these teenagers helped felt? (Answers will vary but may include: Grateful, thankful, less lonely, more confident in their abilities, etc.)
We can imagine how relieved the residents of Brookdale must have been to get the teens’ help with technology so they could better use their devices and communicate with others. There is nothing wrong with needing help; we all need help from time to time. Our lesson today makes that point very clear.
