Saturday, September 12, 2009

ST reflection term 3 week 9

1a) List two reasons why teens are reluctant to call helplines despite the promise of anonymity and professional help.

The two reasons why teens are reluctant to call helplines despite the promise of anonymity and professional help beacuse they are more familiar with the ones who they know than strangers.They revealed that they would rather not confide in strangers and also they think it is wimpy to call.

b) According to Ms Lily Chu, how does Touch Leadership and Mentoring prefer to help troubled teens?

Touch Leadership and Mentoring prefer to help troubled teens through more direct,effective means,such as educational workshops in schools,face-to-face counselling and home visits.

2) Have you confided in your friends or family members about the problems you face in school/ life? Why or why not?

Yes.I usually share my problems with my family members because they know me well and probably help me with the problems that I'm facing.

Have you been betrayed by your friends before? If yes, how? (You may change the names of the people involved for privacy)

No.I have never been betrayed by my friends before because we have trust in each other no matter what happens.