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How to increase self-esteem in teenagers

Have them receive a compliment — from each other

At the religion class I teach at my church, I tried an activity with my group of ninth grade boys. It was meant to be a casual icebreaker, but the outcome turned out much different than anticipated.

I called the activity “Spotlight". The concept is pretty simple. I asked for a volunteer…