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Your friends want you to skip class just once to hang out behind the school—what can you say?
“I’m not risking detention for a 10
minute hangout.”
Your group says, “Come on, just post the screenshot. Everyone’s doing it.”—what should you do?
“That’s not my business to share—let’s not get into drama.”
Someone pressures you to wear something you're uncomfortable in to "fit in."
Say, “I’d rather wear something that feels like me.”
You’re at a sleepover and they want to prank call another student.
Say, “That could really embarrass them—let’s play a game instead.”
Your friend group is making fun of a classmate’s social media. They want you to join in.
Say, “This isn’t cool—what if that was us?”
A classmate offers you a vape and says, “Don’t be scared, it’s not a big deal.”—what can you say?
“It is a big deal to me—I’m good without it.”
Your friends want you to lie to your parents about where you're going after school.
Say, “If I have to lie, I probably shouldn’t be doing it.”
Someone says, “You’ll only be cool if you roast him in the group chat.”—what should you do?
“I don’t want to tear someone down just to fit in.”
Your crush asks you to sneak them answers during a quiz—what should you do?
“I like you, but I won’t cheat for anyone.”
A friend wants you to download an app your parents don’t allow.
Say, “I’m not getting grounded over an app.”
You’re dared to join in shoplifting during a group outing.—what can you say?
“That’s stealing. I’m not about to ruin my future for that.”
You’re invited to a party where you know things might get out of hand.
Say, “I’ll hang out another time when it’s more chill.”
A teammate wants you to fake an injury to win a game.
Say, “I want to win, but not by lying.”
Someone keeps pushing you to curse or talk dirty in a group chat.
Say, “I don’t need to say stuff like that to be funny.”
Your friends tease you for choosing a different elective or club.
Say, “I picked what I enjoy—and I’m proud of it.”
Your closest friend is pressuring you to unfollow someone online because “they’re annoying,” even though that person has never been mean to you.
Say, “They haven’t done anything to me—I’d rather make that choice on my own.”
