Persuasive Speech Objective
I would like to encourage my fellow students to prioritize their studies more than their love life because education is more of an assurance of self-worth and satisfaction.
Attention
Question
Why teenagers engage easily to romantic relationships.
Answering the question above with enough basis/facts and knowledge about the issue.
Definition:
Education
Self-worth
Satisfaction
Need/Problem
Lack of focus and determination in pursuing college/good education.
Depression/suicidal tendencies among teenagers after the romantic relationship ended.
Satisfaction
In order to be more focused and determined in pursuing good education: Conducting and encouraging students to attend seminars like “Career Pathing” will guide and enlighten them of their short and long term goals.
To lessen the depression/suicidal tendencies among teenagers after the break-up: Enough guidance from parents and school authorities.
Visualization
Good education brings good career, assurance of self-worth and satisfaction.
Action
Don’t enter dating relationship while still studying. Encourage the youth to attend Christian seminars like True Love Waits.
Keep yourself busy in school works, church activities, bond with your family and making new friends.
Take time to get to know yourself more. Know what you really want in life. Enhance your skills and talents.
Sources:
Teenage Research Unlimited, 2006
Furman & Schaffer, 2003
http://www.actforyouth.net/resources/rf/rf_romantic_0707.pdf
