Responsibility and decision-making: How to do it?

Responsibility and decision-making: How to do it?

Teenagers often find themselves in situations that require decision-making. How can we help them?

Every day, teenagers face numerous decision-making situations – from choosing friends to academic decisions. As parents and teachers, we can support their decision-making skills and teach them how important it is to take responsibility for the consequences of their actions. Preparing for real-life situations through practical activities and games can help teenagers feel more confident and capable, thereby boosting their self-esteem.

Interested in this topic? Read more: How to Teach Teenagers Decision-Making and Responsibility Want to find out where you stand personally? Take a short test at the end of the page and gain a better understanding.

How does this apply to you? Choose the answers that describe you best:

1. Imagine that your friend forgot about an important school project and asks you for help at the last minute. How would you react?

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2. Your parents ask you to take care of something, but you are in the middle of an exciting online tournament. What will you do?

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3. At school, you notice that someone secretly copied homework from a classmate. How do you respond?

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4. You received a job offer for a part-time position, but it’s something that doesn’t interest you. How will you decide?

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5. You find yourself in a situation where you could gain an advantage by breaking the rules, but no one would find out. What will you do?

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6. A group of your friends decided to do something that doesn't seem right to you. How will you react?

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7. The teacher accidentally assigned you a better grade than you deserved. What will you do?

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You have the option to decide where the class will go on a trip, but you know that not everyone will like your choice. How will you decide?

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9. Your parents gave you a choice between two activities, but you don't really like either of them. How do you decide?

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10. You receive an offer to lead a team in a school project, but you know it will be a big responsibility. How do you react?

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13 – 15 years: Decision-making and responsibility

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