Another
year and another difficult decision to make with all
the fine entries. Below are this year's and past
year's Essay Winners - good job!!
2007
2006
2005
2004
Great
job, kids!
8
Ways to Say No
1. Saying “No Thanks”
Q: “Would you like a drink?”
A: “No Thanks”
2. Giving a reason or excuse.
Q: “Would you like a beer?”
A: “No thanks. I don’t drink beer.”
3. Repeat refusal, or keep saying no. (Broken
Record)
Q: “Would you like a hit of marijuana?”
A: “No.”
Q: “Come on!”
A: “No.”
Q: “Just try it!”
A: “No.”
4. Walking away
Q: “I have some cigarettes. Do you want one?”
A: Say no and walk away while saying it.
5. Changing the subject
Q: “Lets smoke some marijuana.”
A: “No. Let’s watch my new video instead.”
6. Avoid the situation
If you know of places where people often use drugs,
stay away from those places. If you pass those places
on the way home, go another way.
7. Cold shoulder
Q: “Hey! Do you want to smoke?”
A: Just ignore the person.
8. Strength in numbers
Hang around with non-users, especially where drugs use
is expected.
My
Rights
I have
the right to be happy and to be treated with care and
understanding. This means that I am
able to express my ideas and that no one should laugh
at me or hurt my feelings.
I have
the right to be respected as a person. I am special.
I am unique. This means I should be
treated fairly.
I have
the right to be safe. This means that
no person should hurt me physically or with words or
try to touch me in ways that would make me feel uncomfortable.
I have
a right to say no. This means that I
am able to say no to another younger person or to an
adult when asked to do something that is wrong or dangerous
or does not seem right to me.
I have
a right to state what I feel and to hear what others
have to say. This means that I should
be able to talk when it is my turn and to hear when
a person is talking.
I have
a right to learn. This means that I should
be proud of the things I learn and work hard to improve
myself.
