Teen Esteem: Teen Zone

Don’t Get Stuck in a Sticky Situation

Know your values
Communicate your values early in any relationship
Spend time with friends who share your values and who will hold you accountable
Stay away from drugs and alcohol
Date in groups
Minimize your media time. Movies, TV, Internet, music will portray high risk behavior as normal and acceptable
Find creative non-physical ways to show you care
Before going on a date, have a plan to minimize temptation and minimize alone time