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EARTH ANGELS & MAGIC MOMENTS
out of it"
Lilly wrote: “I went to Winners after school and
two times I ask just customers about wearing wool.
What was weird is that really I’m shy but I came out of
myself more with strangers than with people I know.”
Ben wrote: “Mr. Dodd, my gym teacher hates me
and I really don't think I deserve this. When other kids
compliment him, he smiles. I have decided to give him
one compliment a day so that I can get over my fear.”
Selina wrote: "Omg I was at the supermarket and I
said hi to this old dude collectin donations for
Salvation Army and I threw in a buck and he starts
chattin me up and I'm dyin but he's actually really cool
and now I'm in a good mood lol."
Eric's blog sparked a heated debate, with some
hailing his approach as a refreshing way to build
confidence and social skills in teens, while others
condemned it as reckless and potentially harmful. As
for the teens who took Eric's challenge and started
talking to strangers, the results were mixed. Some
reported feeling empowered and making unexpected
connections, while others felt uncomfortable or even
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