If you make a bad or wrong choice, it means you are forever a "bad person"
FALSE! As the great Hannah Montana once said, "everyone makes mistakes, everyone has those days"
Then...(Explain what you could do, bad choice vs good choice)
a skill you can use to help calm yourself when you are feeling upset, angry, etc.
Coping Skill
It is always easy to make the right choice
False, sometimes it is hard to do the right thing but we should always strive to do what's right.
IF... you are frustrated about your work and need help but the teacher isn't calling on you
False, even adults struggle with responsible decision making and sometimes make the wrong or a bad choice
THEN... (explain a responsible choice vs an irresponsible or bad choice)
What is a postive statement about yourself called?
Affirmation
It is okay to ask for help when deciding if a choice you're making is right or wrong, good or bad.
TRUE! of course! When in doubt it is always okay to ask a trusted adult for help.
IF... the teacher is talking or teaching but you remember a funny joke or want to make your classmates laugh...
THEN... (explain a good choice vs bad)
Name 2 times you made responsible decision this week.
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