Developmental Asset -
Resistance Skills – Young person can resist negative peer pressure and dangerous situations.
At your school, what does it mean to be popular? What are the good and bad parts of being popular?
Are there enough activities to do on the weekends for kids who don’t want to be involved with tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs? What could be done to improve the situation?
Do you think you are more able or less able than your peers to resist risky behavior? Why are you that way?
Part of being a parent is talking with children about risky behaviors. What is the best way for adults to talk with kids about this stuff? Do your parents ask you about drugs and alcohol?
Have you ever had to defend one of your beliefs to your friends? What was it about? How did you defend yourself?
What are the top three pressures facing you right now?
What are three creative ways to say no to peer pressure?
How does this apply to being at Explore Austin? What kinds of pressures exist here? How do you stay safe while simultaneously challenging yourself?