You can also show him or her some of the information in this guide, especially the handout for his or her age group. If your first conversation is cut short for any reason, don t give up. It is important to try again. Young People Can Make Them With Your Help Even though young people may not ask for it, they often want guidance from adults. You can offer guidance to the young people you care about by helping them develop the skills to make smart decisions-decisions about their education, their social life, their health.
Young People Do Make Decisions.
Young people often feel they have no control over their lives. Adults tell them when to go to school, when to be home, when to go to bed, and when to wake up. It s important to help them see that they make decisions about their lives every day, such as what music they listen to and whom they spend time with. Point out that they also make or will make tough choices with serious consequences about sex and drugs. Cause And Effect.