An approach to direct the teenagers in becoming a realist. Authentic thrills of the day can hit you hard. Just like realizing that nothing will make you sweat less and look cool just because you wish it to be, nothing will bring back the guy who left you for someone else and is happily ever after or saying "I know you don't like me and I know for sure I don't care" to your teacher won't give you a happy life.
Life is hard. Says the author who lost his dad at the age of 5. He is a teenager with a difference. He has been part of many things and realizes where he has gone wrong, and wishes to help other people. This may help you out.