I tell my classes, "If you plan to lie about it, then you know it's wrong."
I know there is certain element that belittles the use of feelings. But we have instincts just like animals do. We sense danger, we need to follow that flee instinct. I used this to empower kids, not just frighten them into behaving. To ward off peer pressure they need to be empowered and they need to know that the Church has their back.
Sometimes you wonder if the little faces looking at you are getting it. I remember telling them about how the Blessed Mother is a legendary interventionist.
For example, if they are in a situation that they need help to get out of, call on her. I figure most blew it off, some on here will raise a fit over it.
Well months later a youngster came to me and asked me if I remembered what I told them about the Blessed Mother? She then went on to explain that she was in a situation that could have become very serious. She saw no way to get out and not have her friends think she was not cool. We all know that it is very important for JR. High kids to not get singled out for any reason. So she did what I told her and out of the clear blue sky, her older brother drove up. He did not even live in that town anymore. He had no way of knowing why he was there. She didn't even tell him he had saved her from a situation. She jumped in the car.
I don't believe in coincidences!