Title: (Sensitive) Analyze the risks of personal choices throughout the lifespan.
Course: Family and Consumer Sciences Exploratory III (19251-6) > Section: Enhancing Nutrition and Wellness

Analysis should include issues of peer pressure, social pressure, and personal pressure related to the use of tobacco, alcohol, illegal drugs, prescription and over-the-counter drugs, overeating and eating disorders, lack of integrity (e.g., stealing, lying, cheating), and abusive or harmful relationships.

Note: It is important to set up ground rules before entering into discussion of sensitive topics.

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

- What are some examples of risky behavior?
- What are the health consequences of risky behaviors?
- How does media promote or discourage risky behaviors?

Communication

- How can engaging in risky behaviors negatively affect personal relationships?
- How can friends and/or family provide support in high-pressure situations?

Leadership

- How does modeling integrity demonstrate leadership skills?

Management

- How can you avoid situations that put you at risk?
- What community resources are available to assist individuals with behavioral changes?
- What strategies can you use to avoid peer pressure in risky behaviors?