The '''refusal skills''' approach of [[teen]] [[Sexual abstinence|celibacy]] advocatesfocusesoncoachingunmarriedhighschoolstudentshow to decline,inawaythatpromotes self-respect, sexual proposals by others. Itattemptstominimizehurtfeelingsonthepartoftheother,whilefirmlyrespectingtherightoftherefusernotto be pressuredintopremaritalsex.
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'''Refusal skills''' are a set of skills designed to help children avoid participating in high-risk behaviors. Programs designed to discourage [[drug use]], [[violence]],and/or[[sexualactivity]]frequentlyincluderefusalskillsintheir curriculums to helpstudentsresistpeerpressurewhilemaintaining self-respect. OnesuchprogramisDrugAbuseResistanceEducation[[D.A.R.E.]].Programsmayfocuson:offeringalternativeactivities,saying"no",beinghonest,andusinghumor.
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==See also==
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*[[Abstinence-only sex education]]
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*[[Just Say No]]
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*[[Virginity pledge]]
==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.worththewait.org/teens/refusalskills.html Refusal Skills page] of the Worth the Wait campaign
*[http://www.worththewait.org/teens/refusalskills.html Refusal Skills page] of the Worth the Wait campaign
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*[http://www.articleworld.org/index.php/Refusal_skills Refusal skills for teens]
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*[http://www.kellybear.com/TeacherArticles/TeacherTip21.html Teaching Children Refusal Skills]
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[[Category:Sexual abstinence]]
[[Category:Sexual abstinence]]
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Latest revision as of 10:04, February 16, 2008
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Refusal skills are a set of skills designed to help children avoid participating in high-risk behaviors. Programs designed to discourage drug use, violence, and/or sexual activity frequently include refusal skills in their curriculums to help students resist peer pressure while maintaining self-respect. One such program is Drug Abuse Resistance Education D.A.R.E.. Programs may focus on: offering alternative activities, saying "no", being honest, and using humor.
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