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Felicity-Franklin Middle School Team 3
Actions Before Reactions |
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When students see their older siblings, peers, and friends, who are
supposed to be role models, engaging in behavior such as fighting and
drug use, they may think that this is acceptable behavior. The YFJ team
from Felicity Franklin Middle School wants to present younger children
with positive examples. Students who solve their problems through
fighting are more at risk for injury, and also tend to continue fighting
to solve their problems. The team conducted a survey which indicated
that three-quarters of the students interviewed had witnessed or been
involved in a fight in the past.
Among the solutions this team proposed to put an end to fighting include
getting more students involved in sports and other activities, so they
will have a healthy outlet for their frustrations. Sports also give
kids a sense of discipline and a good model for behavior. Another
solution was for kids to discuss their issues with a parent or other
adult, so that the student knows that there are people who will listen
to their concerns. The team also suggested that the two parties who had
issues with each other should be able to talk to one another to resolve
their issues using communication, rather than physical altercations. To
help promote these ideas, the YFJ team created a brochure to help spread
the work to their peers. |
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