Reply #9: but there's a difference in it be required and the kids wanting to do it [View All]

I know that one could just lay down a rule, and say you MUST do this. But, I've found that this does not really help in making them like it. I've seen many do the public speaking and communication and debate because it's required.

What I'm asking about is how to motivate them to WANT to do it. I know that a school or parent can MAKE them take a required course, and that is how many get initiated to public speaking with very mixed results. What I'd like to impart and my goal is to get them to want to do it, so that they will understand the importance and perhaps LIKE it. And, maybe they would WANT to go on to take more courses in public speaking and perhaps engage in the debate clubs, etc. So, I guess what I'm asking is, is there any methods or motivational tools (ideas, books, etc) other than what was already stated above for motivating youngsters to WANT to take classes on public speaking and debate, etc?