Though the issues may change, learning to make decisions is an important skill for youth of every ages. Helping them learn to make those decisions by considering the options and the good or bad consequences of those options before they choose is object of the SOCC Decision Making Model. Brainstorm possible choices or options. Remember that brainstorming is listing ideas without critiquing them. Think of what might happen with each option or choice.
Most options have more than one consequence.
Make a choice, based upon the consequences of the options. You can help your group practice the SOCC model. Have them think of situations where they have had to make decisions. Write those situations down on paper or a flip chart. Pick one situation to work on and let the group think of all the possible options or choices they have for that situation.