ASAP WAYANAD NEWSLETTER Vol 12 | Page 24

DECEMBER 2017

WHY IT MATTERS ?

When you stand up for yourself, you will be in control of your life, instead of letting others control it for you.

WHAT WOULD YOU DO ?

Imagine this scenario:

As two of his schoolmates approach, Brian feels a knot in his stomach. Twice already this week, they’ve tried to get him to smoke. This will be their third attempt.The first boy speaks:“All alone again? Let me introduce you to a friend.”He underscores the word “friend” with a wink as he takes something out of his pocket and extends his hand toward Brian.Brian sees the cigarette between the boy’s thumb and forefinger. The knot in Brian’s stomach gets even tighter.“Sorry,” Brian says. “I’ve already told you that I don’t . . .”The second boy interrupts: “Don’t be such a coward!”“I’m not!” Brian summons the courage to say.The second boy places his arm around Brian’s shoulder. “Just take it,” he says softly.The first boy moves the cigarette closer to Brian’s face and adds in a whisper: “We won’t tell anyone. No one will ever know.”

If you were Brian, how would you respond!

HOW CAN I RESIST PEER PRESSURE ?

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