The Challenge Whats the problem Choice 2 Choice

The Challenge What’s the problem? Choice #2 Choice #3 Consequences • What could go right? Choice #1 • What could go wrong? The Choice! What did you decide to do? Consider what happened Was it a good choice? • What could go wrong?

Challenge Choices Consequences Final Choice Consider what happened

Things to consider…. Challenge—Who can I talk to about this challenge? Choices—Which choice is best for me, the people I care about and my future? Consequences—Could my choice hurt me or someone else? Final Choice—Is this the best choice? Consider what happened—Was this a good choice? Did it help me reach my goals?

The Challenge Should I cheat on an exam? Choice #1 Cheat Choice #2 Not cheat Choice #3 Study Consequences • What could go right? • What could go wrong? The Choice! What did you decide to do? Consider what happened Was it a good choice? • What could go wrong?

Kia’s Story Kia is 14 and just started high school. A Junior invited Kia to a party on Friday, and Kia is flattered and excited to be noticed by an older classmate. Kia can’t wait for the party. Kia knows there will be drinking at the party. Kia has decided to have a drink or two but not get drunk. Kia is determined to go to college and get a degree in business, and Kia’s parents have said drinking and partying will ruin any plans for an education. Plus Kia doesn’t want to lose control and do anything that may cause regret.

The Plan � What is Kia’s plan? � What has influenced Kia’s plan? � Is it a good plan?

Kia goes to the party and has one drink and then another. Kia becomes nervous and soon realizes it has been four or five drinks. But all that alcohol makes it easy to talk to Tyler, a cute Sophomore who also seems pretty tipsy. Pretty soon, Kia grabs Tyler’s hand they go up to a bedroom for a kiss. Kia knows they shouldn’t let things go further, but the alcohol makes it easy to forget the decision. They end up having sex.

What Happened � What influenced Kia’s plan? � What actually happened?

The next day Kia wakes up with a headache and a bad feeling. Kia can hardly remember the night before. Kia calls Tyler and asks if they used protection. Tyler can’t remember and sounds freaked out. Tyler hangs up the phone in a hurry. � Does this seem realistic to you? � How do you think Kia feels? What is Kia worried about? � How do you think Tyler feels? What is Tyler worried about? � What are some things that could have been positive influences in this situation and changed the outcome?

What if it ended this way? Kia’s older sister, Tara, is also at the party. When she sees Kia reach for a drink, she offers Kia a Sprite instead. Tara introduces Kia to Tyler. Kia is still nervous but Tyler thinks it’s cute. The next day Tyler calls Kia and asks if they could go to a movie.

What Changed? � How is Tara a positive influence on Kia? � How are the outcomes different?