Wise Choices
What is the legal drinking age in the US?
21
True or False
The friends you hang around with can have an on
influence your choices.
True
Who's Choices am I responsible for?
MINE and only mine.
If you are feeling sad or worried, who is a trusted adult you could talk to?
Many different answers!
Parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles, teacher, pastor or priest, school counselor, etc...
Popular Culture:
What is one social media app that is most popular with American teenagers?
1)Instagram
2)Snapchat
What are two things you can do to stay healthy?
Eat fruits and vegetables, exercise, get a full night's sleep, drink lots of water, be active, don't be alone a lot, not to much time spent on social media
True of False: It is more dangerous for teens to drink alcohol than adults
TRUE!
(Teen brains are still developing and they can get addicted much more quickly)
What are 3 things someone can do when stressed to help Cope?
Many different answers!
Exercise, deep breathing, go for a walk, stretch, drawing or coloring, listening to music, hang out with friends, journal, get outside, watch a funny show
If a friend tells you that they are being bullied and they don't know how to make it stop, where would you tell them to get help?
Many different answers!
Teacher, parent, school Principal or administrator
Ours Brains are fully developed at what age?
25
What are two ways to have fun without using drugs or alcohol?
Lots of different answers!
Play Sports, Find Hobbies, Keep Busy, Hang out with healthy friends, don't put yourself in tempting situations
True or False:
Marijuana has the potential to be addictive
True!
1 in 6 teens and 1 in 9 adults who use it become dependent.
People are more likely to become addicted if they start at a young age or have a family member with a history of addiction.
Name three qualities of a good friend
Caring, kind, trustworthy, loyal, honest, considerate, etc.
What are 3 things that can cause you stress?
money/bills, friends, school work, to many responsibilities, moving, the unknown, death, job change, change, fear
Macaulay Culkin also known as Kevin McCallister
Played at what famous movie?
Home Alone
True or False: Learning to say "No" with confidence is being
"Assertive"
True
True or False: It is safe to take prescription pills that the doctor prescribed for someone else
FALSE!
If you did not feel safe at home, what should you do?
Talked to another trusted adult.
You notice a student get teased by others because they have body odor and dirty clothes, what could you do?
Say something to the student,
Tell a teacher or adult that maybe this student may need some help
Name one professional Athlete
Labron James - Los Angeles Lakers
Michael Jordan - Chicago Bulls
A friend asks you to come over and hang out, you know there will be older kids there that will be drinking and smoking. You know this isn't a good idea.
Using your "refusal skills" how could you handle this situation?
Make an excuse
Blame Parents
Be honest and say you don't want to be around that
Make another plan
Name two reason a person would choose not to smoke cigarettes
Many answers!
They are bad for you, addicting, expensive, may not like the smell, etc.
What is it called when someone pressures you to do something that you don't want to.
Peer Pressure
You are worried about your cousin who seems to be feeling sad a lot lately and has lost interest in things that she used to enjoy.
1)What might she be feeling? (What is this called?)
2) What could you do for her?
1)Depression
2) Spend time with her, Call her, tell a trusted adult, check on her.
How many days until Christmas?
20