They tell us to, but how do you really say “no” to drugs?
Peer pressure has affected teens across the globe. We
feel that there are very effective ways to avoid it. One way we have
found to be successful is by coming up with a viable excuse. Such as,
“sorry, I’m driving,” or “sorry, I’m an athlete.” The more elaborate the
excuse and serious the delivery, the larger the success rate. For those with
stronger wills, we suggest telling the truth. By simply saying, “No, I’m not
into that stuff,” or “crack is wack man.” Students raised with a religious
background generally rely on their faith as a source of strength. Families
are also a strong way to say no. Betraying your parents trust is a big deal,
so parents that emphasize that drugs and drinking are bad instill good
ideas. Basically, drug awareness and knowing what it does to your body is
reason enough to say no.
Answered by Episcopal High School students
December 8th, 2008 at 11:56 am
I am glad to hear that “parent trust” plays a strong variable in teenage behavioral modification and modivation
December 8th, 2008 at 4:07 pm
I believe it’s not enough just to tell your kids drugs are bad. Show them how to say no! Give them examples like in this article. It was difficult when I was a teen and with more guidance I might have been stronger in my fight against drugs. Help them understand WHY they need to say no, show them what drugs do to you and how they can ruin your life by becoming an addict.