Fairy Tales about Decision Making

Fairy Tales about Decision Making

Every decision is a story. Write your own!

In every decision we make, there is a story hidden. A story about us, our values, and our desires. Adolescence is a time when these stories are formed and changed. In this article, we will focus on how to learn to perceive your decision-making as part of your personal story. Every decision can contribute to your growth and to who you become. We will discuss ways to materialize your thoughts and dreams into concrete steps that will help you write the best story – your own.

Interested in this topic? Read more: Decision-Making and Responsibility at Ages 13–15 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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