Ways to avoid risk-taking behaviour.
- Learning for Life and Work
- May 5, 2020
- 2 min read
Updated: 1 day ago
Risk-taking behaviour usually refers to behaviour that may not necessarily have a positive outcome. Deciding to take part in risk-taking behaviour may have long term consequences for the person involved and may even put others lives in danger.
What could the young person do?
The young person could talk to their parents/teacher/an adult they trust and share with them their concerns and worries about risk-taking behaviour.
The young person could weigh up the advantages and disadvantages of the risk-taking decision to see what the outcome may be.
The young person could choose friends carefully and avoid people who do not accept them for who they are.
The young person could take up a new hobby and spend time with like-minded people.
How can parents help?
A young person may talk to their parents before engaging in risky behaviour as the parents have the young person’s best interests at heart and may be able to give good advice.
Parents were also young once and could offer advice on how to deal with the situation to minimise the risk.
Parents may offer practical ways to avoid the situation altogether and avoid the risky behaviour and potential harm by giving ways that the young person could take a stand against peer pressure.
Parents could set sanctions/boundaries as parents understand the seriousness of risk taking behaviour and if the young person is aware of the sanctions, this may help the young person make better choices and avoid potential harm.
QUESTIONS YOU COULD BE ASKED ON THIS
Explain two ways a young person may avoid engaging in anti-social behaviour. (4marks)
One way is by choosing their friends carefully. Surrounding themselves with positive influences can help them avoid peer pressure from those who may encourage risky or harmful actions.
Another way is by getting involved in a hobby or joining a club. This gives the young person something enjoyable and constructive to do in their free time, reducing boredom and the temptation to hang around streets or engage in anti-social behaviour.
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