Youth adult partnerships

1. Do you have a caring adult you can talk to besides your parents/guardians? If yes, tell us about them. 2. Some organizations partner young people with adults to work together on social issues that impact adolescents and young adults. Have you worked with an...

Weight loss medications

What kinds of weight loss products have you seen promoted online? Tell us about them. Which do you think is safer for people your age: prescription medications or nonprescription pills/supplements for weight loss? Why do you think that? Do you think weight loss...

Weight conversations

1. Young people may feel pressure for their bodies to look a certain way. Where or who do you think this pressure comes from? 2. How do you deal with pressures related to body weight, shape, and size? 3. How should parents/caregivers support their children with these...

Weight bullying in schools

1. This week’s questions are about school bullying. What do you think are common reasons students bully or tease others? 2. Have you ever seen someone being bullied or teased because of their weight? Tell us about it. 3. Why do you think students bully or tease...

Voting issues

1. Let’s talk voting! In an election, what are the issues that are the most important to you? 2. Who or what influences where you stand on these issues? 3. Do you think your vote matters? Why or why not? 4. Besides voting, how else could you make your voice heard?...

Voting

1. This week we want to hear your thoughts on voting. Did you vote in the last election? Why? 2. Do you plan on voting in the next election? Why? 3. On a scale of 1-5 (1= very easy, 5= very hard), how easy or hard do you think it is for people to vote? Why? 4. What do...