Vaping, Peer Pressure: Just Say No

Vaping, Peer Pressure: Just Say No

Year 10 Health Building Skills to Resist Pressure Making Healthy Choices

WALT - We Are Learning To

Understand how peer pressure influences choices about vaping Develop assertive refusal strategies Identify community resources for support Build confidence to make healthy decisions

What is Peer Pressure?

Think about times when friends have influenced your decisions What makes it hard to say no sometimes? Share examples (keep them general)

Understanding Vaping & Peer Pressure

Vaping contains harmful chemicals including nicotine 25% of Australian teens have tried vaping Common reasons peers offer vapes: 'It's just flavour', 'Everyone's doing it', 'Just try it once' Pressure often comes from wanting to fit in or appear mature

Vaping: The Real Facts

Scenario Challenge

Scenario 1: At a party, friends pass around a vape Scenario 2: Walking to school, a mate offers you a 'quick puff' Scenario 3: Group says 'Don't be boring' when you hesitate Work in pairs - practice saying NO confidently

Refusal Skills That Work

Say NO clearly and firmly Give a reason: 'I want to stay healthy for sport' Suggest an alternative: 'Let's get a drink instead' Use confident body language - eye contact, stand tall Repeat your message if needed Walk away if pressure continues

Weak vs Strong Responses

{"left":"Um, maybe not...\nI'm not really sure...\nMy parents would kill me","right":"No thanks, I don't vape\nI'm training for athletics\nThat's not for me"}

Where to Get Help

School counsellor or trusted teacher Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800 Local GP or health service Quitline: 13 7848 Family or trusted adult Online: www.quit.org.au

Personal Commitment

Write your personal pledge: How will you handle peer pressure about vaping? What are your reasons for staying vape-free? Who can you count on for support? Extension: Create a poster for younger students