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CHOICES AND CONSEQUENCES
Situation #1
Based on your feelings, the next time you are in a situation similar to this one, you are likely to (choose one):
CHOICES AND CONSEQUENCES
Situation #1
Based on your feelings, the next time you are in a situation similar to this one, you are likely to (choose one):
CHOICES AND CONSEQUENCES
Situation #1
After choosing not to buy a pair of the new style of sneakers your friends like, you feel (choose one):
CHOICES AND CONSEQUENCES
Situation #1
After borrowing money to buy a pair of the new style of sneakers your friends like, you feel (choose one):
CHOICES AND CONSEQUENCES
Situation #1
After choosing not to buy a pair of the new style of sneakers your friends like, you feel (choose one):
CHOICES AND CONSEQUENCES
Situation #1
Here are some possibilities. Choose one and see where it takes you.
Your friends go out and buy a new style of sneakers that you don't particularly like and don't have the money for. You (choose one):
CHOICES AND CONSEQUENCES
Situation #1
Even if your friends don't use actions or words to pressure you to do something, they can still influence your decisions. When you do something because you think your friends want you to, or you think it will make you look good in front of them, this is peer influence. It's not as obvious as peer pressure, but it can still be as strong. The bottom line is that you need to do what's right for you.
Read each of the following situations. Think about what you would do in each one and write down your thoughts.
The Sneaker Dilemma
You hang around with a particular group of friends. When a new style of sneaker hits the market, a lot of your friends go out and buy them. But, you don't have the money for them, and besides, you don't particularly like the way they look. How do you feel when you realize you are the only one in the group who has not purchased the sneakers? What are the different ways you can manage this situation?
Look at the "How to Say 'No'" poster.
Now, take a look at the lists on the next page. The first provides some ways to say "no," or refusal strategies. The second list gives examples of what you might say if you feel pressured to use tobacco or nicotine products. For each way to say “no,” there is an example of what you might say.
Think about each statement below carefully. What do you want your friends to be? Then, decide how important the statement is to you and drag it into the appropriate category.
- VERY IMPORTANT
- IMPORTANT
- SOMEWHAT IMPORTANT
- NOT VERY IMPORTANT
- NOT IMPORTANT AT ALL
- I want my friends to be considered "cool".
- I want my friends to be older than me.
- I want my friends to be as smart as I am.
- I want my friends to be able to agree about what is important and what isn't.
- I want my friends to be the same religion as me.
- I want my friends to like the same activities I like.
- I want my friends to watch the same TV shows I watch.
- I want my friends to be same age as me.
- I want my friends to have the same heritage as me.
- I want my friends to listen to the same music I listen to.
- I want my friends to be from the most popular group at school.
Think about your responses and what they tell you about how you choose and value friends. Then, check with your teacher before moving on to Part 2.
NOW, THINK ABOUT THIS SITUATION:
You’re hanging out with one of your friends after soccer practice waiting for your
parents to pick you up. Your friend’s older brother comes to meet you. He offers each of you a vape.
Using what you’ve learned about tobacco and nicotine, what are some of the
risks or consequences with taking it? Type your answers below.
Why aren't the risks worth it?