Case #3 – Handout

This happened to a couple of friends. After reading the case, decide what you think would be the right or wrong way to handle it and why.

Case

You are at a bus stop with your friend. A couple of teens are there and one holds his hand out and wants to give you something. What would be the right or wrong thing to do and why.

Response

“I’d probably say ‘no’ and walk away. Then I’d tell somebody because someone would need to know that these boys are doing that. These boys should talk to someone about what they’re doing.” Kyra, Age 10

“I think the right thing would be to ignore them, and if they kept it up go to the next bus stop. The wrong choice would be to take what they had and hang out with them.” Daniel, Age 11

“I definitely think of everything I learned at the DARE program at my school. I’d keep saying ‘no’ and go home and tell my parents.” Elyse, Age 12

“I’d say ‘no’ and walk away. And then I’d probably tell someone.” Thomas, Age 10

Wrap-Up

Good for you, Elyse, for remembering what you learned in your school program. If something like this ever happens to you, just say ‘no’ and then walk far. You don’t know who they are and what they are up to—and always tell an adult afterwards. It’s always best to have an adult be aware so they can talk to you about it. Thanks for your answers!

Remember, you can always find a way to do the right thing!

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