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JASBIR SINGH AAS KIRAN MODEL TOWN EXTENTION, LUDHIANA , PUNJAB, INDIA PHONE 91-161-2463606, 2456882, FAX 91-

KEEPING OUR CHILDREN. DRUG FREE. DRUG FREE. DRUG FREE. DRUG FREE. JASBIR SINGH AAS KIRAN MODEL TOWN EXTENTION, LUDHIANA , PUNJAB, INDIA PHONE 91-161-2463606, 2456882, FAX 91-161-2450992. Fewer young people see harm in using drugs . SOME FACTS.

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JASBIR SINGH AAS KIRAN MODEL TOWN EXTENTION, LUDHIANA , PUNJAB, INDIA PHONE 91-161-2463606, 2456882, FAX 91-

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  1. KEEPING OUR CHILDREN DRUG FREE DRUG FREE DRUG FREE DRUG FREE JASBIR SINGH AAS KIRAN MODEL TOWN EXTENTION, LUDHIANA , PUNJAB, INDIA PHONE 91-161-2463606, 2456882, FAX 91-161-2450992

  2. Fewer young people see harm in using drugs. SOME FACTS • Young people who use tobacco, alcohol and other drugs are more likely to be victims or perpetrators of violence, experience school failure or be seriously injured from driving or engaging in other risky behaviour while impaired. • Easy access and Availability of Tobacco, Alcohol and other Drugs make it difficult to keep young people out of harm’s way. • Young people who use tobacco are more likely than others to drink heavily later or use illicit drugs.

  3. Young people are being exposed to • TOBACCO • ALCOHOL • ILLICIT DRUGS early on Even in Elementary School

  4. ALARMING but TRUE 50% of Male Hostlers students in Ludhiana use ALCOHOL

  5. ALARMING but TRUE 43% of Male Hostlers in Ludhiana abuse DRUGS

  6. ALARMING but TRUE 36% of Female Hostlers in Ludhiana abuse DRUGS

  7. ALARMING but TRUE 66% of 6th & 7th grade students of Ludhiana use TOBACCO

  8. Come on, Let us Work to help our Childrento use Tobacco, Alcohol and Drugs Resist the Pressure AAS KIRAN 0161-456882

  9. To Feel Grown Up Why DRUGS Reasons Young People give • To Fit in and Belong • To Relax and Feel Good • To Take Risks and Rebel • To Satisfy Curiosity

  10. Why DRUGS To Feel Grown Up Talk about Manipulative Media Images and Behaviours Action Steps Point out Examples Be a Good Role Model Emphasize Consequenses

  11. Why DRUGS To Feel Grown Up Action Steps • Be a Good Role Model • Talk about Manipulative Media Images and Behaviours • Point out Examples • Emphasize Consequenses

  12. Why DRUGS To Fit in and Belong Action Steps Help Your Child Deal with PEER PRESSURE Get to Know Your Child’s Friends and their Parents Help Your Child Build Social Interpersonal Relationships Help Your Child Feel Comfortable in Social Situations

  13. Why DRUGS To Fit in and Belong Action Steps • Help Your childDeal with Peer Pressure • Help Your childFeel Comfortable in Social Situations • Help Your childBuild Social Interpersonal Relationships • Get toKnow Child’s Friends • and their Parents

  14. Why DRUGS To Relax and Feel Good STRESS At this age ! Why? • Pressure to Excel • Changing Family Structures • Lack of Good Role Models • Violence and Gangs • Lack of Communication in Family • Lack of Safe Places to Learn, Play and Socialize • Teen Pregnancies • HIV/ AIDS

  15. Why DRUGS To Relax and Feel Good Help your child to REDUCE STRESS by HEALTHY WAYS Action Steps • Teach them some • relaxation exercises • like deep breathing and • sitting quietly for 10 to 20 minutes. • Allow • Your children • to express their • feelings and concerns. • Help your child • develop imagination in order to • make the most of opportunities that • might arise from a stressful situation . • Let the child know • that you also experience • pain, fear, anger and nervousness. • Show confidence in • your child’s ability to handle • problems and tackle new challenges. • Help the child • express anger positively • without having to resort to violence. • Give your child • a big hug or take a long walk • before or after a stressful situation. • Promote Good Nutrition • and Exercise during the early years • so that these become habits for a life time. • Teach your child • value of forgiveness. • Establish a special time • each day just for the two of you • Don’t tire your child out by • having too many activities all at once. • Help the child • learn from mistakes and to forgive • Set goals based on child’s ability • - not on someone else’s expectations.

  16. Why DRUGS To Take Risks and Rebel Action Steps Make Clear Rules - Enforce them with Consistency and Mild Consequences Talk about Risk taking and What it means Determine your Child’s needs

  17. Why DRUGS To Satisfy Curiosity Fathers and Mothers are often Identified as the MOST TRUSTWORTHY SOURCE of Information on Drug use and other serious Issues Children are very curious about Tobacco, Alcohol and other Drugs

  18. Why DRUGS To Satisfy Curiosity Action Steps Don’t Let Children get the facts from UNRELIABLE SOURCES Help your Children get the facts Present FACTS not OPINIONS

  19. THANK YOU WISHING YOUR CHILDREN HEALTHY and DRUG FREE FUTURE WISHING YOU HAPPY and SATISFYING PARENTING

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