When speaking to a youth group you must use attention gaining devices several times per minute to combat the extremely short attention spans which are normal for that age group.
You should also speak at a very fast pace to force them to keep up with you. You can also randomly point to a particular person and ask them to repeat what you just said. Yes, I know putting them on the spot can back fire and alienate you, but which is worse, talking when no one is listening or at least getting their attention with a little confrontation? . . . I really don't know the answer, but for my money I'll lean toward confrontation any day over being ignored.
Alex Ryan
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Sunday, December 7, 2008
Speaking To Younger Audiences
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