Stop and Think, don't loose control.
by Prevent Child Abuse America©
- Listen when the other person is speaking.
- Try to understand the speakers point of view before you share yours.
- Think before you speak, words hurt. Say exactly what you mean, in a clear non threatening tone.
- Move away quickly from anyone who has a weapon, is impaired by drugs or alcohol. This is no time to hold a discussion on the merrits of ones behavior. This is not the time to resolve conflicts. Call for help.
- Think about it, violence on TV may look exciting, funny and even heroic. In real life, violence is frightening and dangerous. There is no glory in dying or killing another person.
- AVOID people who tease or threaten others. Who needs friends like that, life is tough enough without them.
- REMEMBER, belonging to a group is fun. But sometimes groups can pressure you into doing things that are wrong, and when the police come knocking, guess who they point to.....you!!! Don't let others think for you, because they won't stand up for you, only you can, and will when the time comes for you to pay the price for what you did for the "group".
- WALK AWAY when you're too angry to be reasonable. Cool down. Then come back and talk it out, calmly!!
- Have a problem, ask a cool headed friend or adult to help you solve it.
- Respect yourself and others too. Even people who are differnent in dress, appearance, or some other way deserve to be treated just how you would like to be treated....With Respect!
