Trevor Took the Assignment Seriously, Truly Trying to Change the World

PAY IT FORWARD MOVIE ASSESSMENT Trevor took the assignment seriously, truly trying to change the world. But taking in a homeless drug addict was a little dangerous. What are some things you can safely do to make a positive difference in the lives of others?

'Pay It Forward' is all about giving away without expecting anything back, in fact, we expect nothing back when we expect folks to pay it forward. What do you expect from people when you do something nice for them? How do you expect to be repaid?

Toward the end of the movie, Trevor is being interviewed by the reporter from the beginning (remember the Jaguar?). In the interview, Trevor says things like, “People are too scared to take a risk,” “People are used to things being the way they are” and “People give up on people and everyone kind of loses.” What do you think of what he said in the interview? Was he right or just saying stuff that sounds good but will never work in the real world?

You saw in the movie that alcohol and drug abuse is passed down from generation to generation. Do you believe that it’s possible for one person along the way to break the vicious cycle? EXPLAIN

What impact has this movie had on you? In what ways will you attempt to pay it forward?

One of the major points of this film is that a single person can make a big difference in the quality of life on the planet. In what concrete ways has what you have seen on the screen given you hope?

Which acts of kindness, love, and forgiveness in the film touched your heart the most? Why?