by Julia Butterfly Hill 1999

Welcome to the parent guide for this text! Read below to find out about what your child is reading in class and how you can support him/her at home.

This week in class, we’re reading "Fear Is Simple and Profound" by Julia Butterfly Hill.

In this speech, Julia Butterfly Hill explains how fear and addiction keep people from achieving their goals.

As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Fear & Paranoia and Social Change & Revolution as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :

"How does fear drive action?" and "Why do people resist change?"

Ways to support your child:

  • Ask your child about this speech at home:
    • What was "Fear Is Simple and Profound" about?
    • What did you learn about Fear & Paranoia?
    • What did you learn about Social Change & Revolution?
  • Watch Jim Carrey’s Commencement Speech at home with your child.