pt4l, life skills for teens and preteens

Your teens & preteens can learn how to do anything online, but can they think and problem solve their way through real life? Let’s see.

Give your teen or preteen this real-world situation and see how they would handle it.

This problem-solving activity helps teens practice decision-making, critical thinking, and knowing what to do when dealing with unexpected situations in adulthood.

The Collections Call Dilemma

You get a call from a debt collector about a medical bill from three years ago that you don’t remember and don’t have records for. They’re pressuring you to make a payment today, or they “will be forced to file a lawsuit”.  Something about the call feels off, but it’s the weekend so you can’t call the doctor’s office named on the bill.

What do you do?

Follow-Up Questions

  • Why did you make that choice?
  • What information would be helpful before taking action?
  • What could happen if you paid immediately?
  • What could happen if you ignore the situation?

Present the scenario to your teen or preteen. Get his/her response. Discuss the response. Share in the comments section.

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