1. Reproductive Health and Safety Education Lesson 2: Decision Making Abstinence Until Marriage Peer Pressure

2. Lesson Objectives Students will 1.Understand the meaning of abstinence 2.Recognizing that abstinence is the only 100% effective method in avoiding unplanned pregnancy and is superior in preventing STI’s when compared to contraceptive methods. 3.Comprehend and utilize the decision making model 4.Identify peer pressure and be able to negotiate around it 5.Gain the ability to quickly adapt and use refusal skills as needed

3. Ground Rules 1.Only one person speaks at a time 2.Be respectful of peers and teacher 3.We are free to express our opinion or to participate in activities without being subjected to judgment or criticism 4.While participation is encouraged, each person has the right to pass 5.We do not share personal information or ask that of others 6.Each person comes prepared to each class

4. Question Box

5. Review Yesterday’s Work Review the answers to the pre-unit test taken yesterdayReview the answers to the pre-unit test taken yesterday

6. Think about Decision Making How would you explain the difference between these two financial decisions:How would you explain the difference between these two financial decisions: –Saving Money –Investing Money What examples can you find that explain why some physically risky behaviors become life long problems?What examples can you find that explain why some physically risky behaviors become life long problems? Elaborate on a time you or someone you know successfully removed themselves from a risky situation.Elaborate on a time you or someone you know successfully removed themselves from a risky situation.

7. Decision Making Decision Making is a six step processDecision Making is a six step process –Before you start; State the situationState the situation List the optionsList the options Weigh the consequences of each optionWeigh the consequences of each option Consider valuesConsider values Make a decision and act on itMake a decision and act on it Evaluate your decisionEvaluate your decision If you have to think about it and/or manipulate your moral compass, then chances are your decision could be the wrong one.If you have to think about it and/or manipulate your moral compass, then chances are your decision could be the wrong one.

8. Decision Making Step 1 State the SituationState the Situation –Clearly identify the situation. Ask yourself:Ask yourself: –What decision do I need to make? –Who is involved? –Am I feeling pressure to make a decision? –How much time do I have to decide?

9. Decision Making Step 2 List the OptionsList the Options –What are all the possible choices you could make? Remember that sometimes it is appropriate not to take action.Remember that sometimes it is appropriate not to take action. Share your options with parents or guardians, siblings, teachers, or friends.Share your options with parents or guardians, siblings, teachers, or friends. Ask for their advice.Ask for their advice.

10. Decision Making Step 3 Weigh the Possible OutcomesWeigh the Possible Outcomes –Use the H.E.L.P. strategy to guide your choice. (H) healthful – Does this choice present any health risks?(H) healthful – Does this choice present any health risks? (E) ethical – Does this choice reflect what you value?(E) ethical – Does this choice reflect what you value? (L) legal – Does this option violate any local, state, or federal laws?(L) legal – Does this option violate any local, state, or federal laws? (P) parent approval – Would your parents /guardians approve of your choice(P) parent approval – Would your parents /guardians approve of your choice

11. Decision Making Step 4 Consider ValuesConsider Values –A responsible decisions will reflect your values

12. Decision Making Step 5 Make a Decision and Act on itMake a Decision and Act on it –Use everything you know at this point to make a responsible decision. You can feel good that you have carefully thought about the situations and your options.You can feel good that you have carefully thought about the situations and your options.

13. Decision Making Step 6 Evaluate the DecisionEvaluate the Decision –Reflect on the success of the decision What was the outcome?What was the outcome? How did your outcome impact your health and the health of others?How did your outcome impact your health and the health of others? Would you take the same action again? Why or why not?Would you take the same action again? Why or why not?

14. Decision Making Activity

15. Let’s analyze one of our state’s laws DIRECTIONSDIRECTIONS Read the next slide.Read the next slide. Create and record 5 questions you would like to know about this North Carolina law.Create and record 5 questions you would like to know about this North Carolina law.

16. North Carolina General Statute 115C-47(52) To Ensure That Certain Students Receive Information Annually on Lawfully Abandoning a Newborn Baby.To Ensure That Certain Students Receive Information Annually on Lawfully Abandoning a Newborn Baby. Students in grades nine through 12 receive information annually on the manner in which a parent may lawfully abandon a newborn baby with a responsible person, in accordance with G.S. 7B ‑ 500.Students in grades nine through 12 receive information annually on the manner in which a parent may lawfully abandon a newborn baby with a responsible person, in accordance with G.S. 7B ‑ 500.

17. North Carolina’s Safe Haven Law Teacher assists students in answering questions about the Safe Haven Law

18. North Carolina’s Safe Haven Law Class or group discussion This is a very difficult and sensitive topic. Incorporate the decision making model. How would you help someone make or not make a critical decision?

19. Now lets take a look at… AbstinenceAbstinence

20. Abstinence How would you define the word?How would you define the word? List the things that a person can abstain from.List the things that a person can abstain from. Categorize your list into groups.Categorize your list into groups.

21. Abstinence Abstinence: Voluntarily refraining from intimate sexual contact that could result in unintended pregnancy or disease. DiscussDiscuss –List other behaviors and things you can abstain from. –Why is abstinence important?

22. Abstinence “Letters” Use the class hand-out to perform the fallowing task.Use the class hand-out to perform the fallowing task. Brainstorm a benefit of abstinence which uses the letter assigned to your group. You can find more than one benefit.Brainstorm a benefit of abstinence which uses the letter assigned to your group. You can find more than one benefit. A = avoiding becoming pregnantA = avoiding becoming pregnant

23. Abstinence The only 100% effective way to prevent sexual transmitted infectionsThe only 100% effective way to prevent sexual transmitted infections The only 100% effective way to prevent unplanned pregnanciesThe only 100% effective way to prevent unplanned pregnancies The only 100% effective option for the combination of both STIs and unplanned pregnancy prevention.The only 100% effective option for the combination of both STIs and unplanned pregnancy prevention.

24. Peer Pressure The influence that people your age may have on youThe influence that people your age may have on you PositivePositive –Inspiration, Encouragement; Can you think of a way that your peers have been positive influence on you? NegativeNegative –Bullying, Manipulation; What can you do to minimize the amount of negative peer pressure in your life?

25. Methods Used in Negative Peer Pressure ThreatsThreats –The promise of a negative consequence if you don’t do what is asked BlackmailBlackmail –Stating that they will release some damaging information if you don’t do what is asked MockingMocking –Making fun of someone in order to get you to do what they want Guilt TripGuilt Trip –Making someone feel guilty to get what they want BargainingBargaining –Offering something to get what they want in return FlatteryFlattery –Praising you to influence you to do what they want

26. Refusal Skills The key is to practice and to have an excuse always on handThe key is to practice and to have an excuse always on hand –Steps to remember 1.State Your Position Learn to say “NO” many different waysLearn to say “NO” many different ways 2.Suggest An Alternative Say no and offer another activity to participate inSay no and offer another activity to participate in 3.Stand Your Ground Don’t be persuaded by Negative Peer Pressure, Stand Your Ground.Don’t be persuaded by Negative Peer Pressure, Stand Your Ground.

27. Stating your Position Make a decisionMake a decision YesYes –Not pressured into it and you feel comfortable with out manipulating your values/morals No (ways to say no)No (ways to say no) –No –My parents are waiting on me –I would love to, but I have to watch my brother/sister –I’m not comfortable with that –I have too much work to do

28. ______ Behaviors? High Risk/Risky behaviorsHigh Risk/Risky behaviors The major objective is to lower health risksThe major objective is to lower health risks Abstaining from risky behaviors is the number one way to do that.Abstaining from risky behaviors is the number one way to do that. –Today’s lesson specifically talks about abstaining from pre-marital intercourse, but you can substitute any risky behavior and abstain from it the same way.

29. Exit Ticket - HOMEWORK How are the daily decisions your parents/guardians make connected to you?How are the daily decisions your parents/guardians make connected to you? How are the daily decisions you make connected to your parents/guardians?How are the daily decisions you make connected to your parents/guardians? How do the decisions you make now differ from the decision you made as a young child?How do the decisions you make now differ from the decision you made as a young child? Predict how your decision making will change as you move into adulthood.Predict how your decision making will change as you move into adulthood. (HOMEWORK) Take these questions home and share them with your parents/guardians. Gather their answers for tomorrow. Be prepared to correlate your answers and theirs.(HOMEWORK) Take these questions home and share them with your parents/guardians. Gather their answers for tomorrow. Be prepared to correlate your answers and theirs.

30. Message to leave you with If a friend asks you to do something that you feel is wrong. You say NO, and yet they persist and try to persuade you to do it anyway. Are they truly your friend? Are they someone you should be hanging around? Are they a positive influence on your life?If a friend asks you to do something that you feel is wrong. You say NO, and yet they persist and try to persuade you to do it anyway. Are they truly your friend? Are they someone you should be hanging around? Are they a positive influence on your life?

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