Safe Decision Making

Have you ever made a difficult decision?

• Yes, many times

• Just a few

• Not really

• I can't remember

What is a good way to make a decision?

• Ignore it

• Flip a coin

• Gather information

• Rush your choice

What should you consider first when making a decision?

• Your friend's opinion

• The possible consequences

• What is easiest in the moment

• What will get you what you want right away

If a friend encourages you to do something that feels unsafe or wrong, what’s the safest response?

• Go along so you don’t lose the friendship

• Tell them it’s not a good idea and walk away

• Laugh it off and do it anyway

• Ignore your feelings and do what they say

Which of the following is an example of safe decision-making online?

• Sharing personal information with people you trust online

• Posting photos without thinking about who might see them

• Asking a trusted adult before sharing personal information

• Accepting friend requests from strangers

Which action shows you are thinking carefully before making a choice?

• Ask for advice from someone you trust

• Do whatever your friends are doing

• Decide as quickly as possible

• Ignore the possible outcomes

When you’re angry or upset, it’s safest to make a big decision:

• Right away, before you forget

• When you feel pressured to do so

• After you calm down and think clearly

• While venting to a friend

Why is it important to think about the long-term effects of your choices?

• It helps you avoid making decisions you might regret later

• It slows down the decision-making process

• It makes you look more responsible to others

• It doesn’t really matter — only right now matters

When making a decision, which question can help you make a safe choice?

• “Will I get in trouble if I’m caught?”

• "Will this hurt me or anyone else?”

• “What will make me look the coolest?”

• “Who will notice what I’m doing?”

  ✅ Answer: A

What’s one sign that you’ve made a safe decision?

• You acted on impulse

• You had to hide it from others

• You ignored advice from trusted adults

• You feel confident and calm about your choice