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In this segment of The Choice Game™ we explore family communications and choices of lying or telling the truth. There are 17 scenes, 6 choices to be made, and 30 backstories.
"My Family" explores the changing relationships that youth have with their parents, guardians and siblings as they mature and, it shows how these relationships affect their decision-making.
"My Self" looks at youths' feelings of self-esteem and self-respect and the role that they play when faced with difficult choices.
Track 28:
Feelings of abandonment vs. being over-parented explored by teens. Idea of seeking Guidance Counselor/Mentor for help presented.
Jared: Things aren't going so well at home.
Sally: Want to talk?
Jared: I got to get going. They probably have a secret camera to record my every move. Maybe. It's just that I can't take my parents anymore.
Sally: I know.
Jared: Especially my dad, it's like he.. he's trying to rule my life.
Sally: I wish I had that problem. My Mom barely knows I'm alive.
Jared: Trade ya? (Laughs)
Sally: Believe me, you wouldn't want to. There's nothing worse than a mother that doesn't care.
Jared: I'm sure deep down she loves you.
Sally: Well if she does, she has a funny way of showing it. What's so bad about your dad?
Jared: Well... he just won't listen. Treats me like a little kid or something.
Sally: (laugh) And, my mom has expected me to be a grown up since I was five.
Jared: At least ya can talk to her.
Sally: Well, I used to. Then things changed. Now we never talk. (Tears in her eyes.) I really miss her...(Pause)... And I'm not even really sure what happened, but don't make my mistake. Try to talk to your dad somehow.
Jared: You know how it is. I just don't know how to start.
Sally: I'm no expert but maybe ya could talk to a school counselor, or just say to your dad "let's talk."
Jared: Why don't you do it then?
Sally: I only really see my mom on Sundays. I just chicken out.
Jared: I've got to book so, I'll see ya around.
My Family / My Self explores the challenging relationships of youth with their parents, guardians, and siblings as they mature and how these relationships affects decision making.
Listen to "Introduction by Narrator" (Track 1)
It also looks at youths feelings of self-esteem and self-respect and the 
role that they play when faced with difficult choices.
Listen to "Opening Scene" (Track 2)
Listen to "Jared Tells The Truth" (Track 12)