Follow The Steps
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Step 2: Discuss 15-30 minutes
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Step 3: Select Activity
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
Some suggested questions to ask after you watch the video with your son or daughter:
Download PDFQuestion #1:
Who do you want to become?
Question #2:
Have you ever struggled to say, “no”? What might you try differently the next time you find yourself in a situation where you might have trouble resisting peer pressure?
Question #3:
When Mike says, “Hold yourself to a different… a higher level” what does he mean? How do you hold yourself to a higher level? How would you like to?
Question #4:
Mike mentions that he would make excuses when someone would ask him to do drugs. What are some responses you could use if someone were to offer drugs to you?
Question #5:
Mike says that it’s more important to make a name for yourself than to be popular. What do you think he means by making a name for yourself? Do you agree? Why or why not?
Mike Conley Jr. – Pro Basketball Player
Mike Conley Jr. | 3min 01sec
Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Mike Conley Jr. turned his focus to basketball in order to rise above peer pressure. He knew that drugs would not help him get to the NBA. After completing the Mike Conley Jr. worksheet, encourage them to share their natural highs by having them hashtag #LiveNaturallyHigh on their social media accounts.