Here are suggested answers for the "Making Decisions" scenarios. Since these are about personal choices and character, there is no single "right" answer, but these are good, responsible ways to handle each situation.
1. The Group Project
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Situation: Your friend wants to be in your group but doesn't do work.
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What to do: Tell your friend kindly that you need partners who will help with the work. You can say, "I'd love to work with you, but I need someone who will share the tasks. Maybe we can be friends outside of class?" Then, ask your teacher for advice on how to form groups fairly.
2. The Mall Trip
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Situation: Your mom cancels your trip to the mall at the last minute.
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What to do: Stay calm and don't yell or slam doors. Ask your mom if there is a reason she can't go (maybe she is tired or busy). Then, ask if you can reschedule for another day or weekend. Show her you are mature by handling the disappointment nicely.
3. The TV Channel
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Situation: Your brother changed the channel while you were in the bathroom.
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What to do: Don't get angry or fight. Just ask him politely, "Hey, I was watching that show. Can you please change it back?" If he says no, you could watch something else together, or go do a different activity. Fighting over the remote usually makes everyone unhappy.
4. Studying vs. Video Games
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Situation: You need to study, but your friend wants to play video games.
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What to do: Tell your friend, "I really want to play, but I have a test coming up and I need to study first." You can offer a compromise: "Can I call you or join the game after I finish studying in an hour?" This way, you take care of your responsibilities first.
5. Play Tryouts vs. Basketball Practice
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Situation: The school play tryouts and basketball practice are at the same time.
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What to do: You have to choose one because you can't be in two places at once. Think about which one you enjoy more or which one is more important to you right now. Once you decide, stick with it. You can always try out for the other activity next year or season.
6. The Found Wallet
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Situation: You find a wallet, and friends say to keep it.
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What to do: Do not keep it. That is stealing. Take the wallet to a teacher, the school office, or a parent immediately so they can help find the owner. Keeping it might feel good for a second, but returning it is the honest and right thing to do.
Final Answer:
The best decisions involve being honest, respectful, and responsible.
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Group Project: Choose partners who will work hard; talk to the teacher if needed.
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Mall Trip: Accept the change calmly and ask to reschedule.
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TV Channel: Ask politely to change it back; avoid fighting.
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Studying: Prioritize studying first, then play games later.
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Schedule Conflict: Choose the activity you prefer most and commit to it.
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Found Wallet: Turn it in to an adult or lost-and-found; do not keep it.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of decision making skills worksheet.
