L3 Life Orientation Module 8

Life Orientation: Life Skills NQF 3 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Life Orientation NQF Level 3

Indicate strategies & lifestyle changes to avoid risky behaviour Module 8 Downloaded from hlayiso.com *see terms and conditions

Think about it… • How do you refuse something harmful or bad when the pressure is on? • Can you grow stronger in refusal skills? • How will you know when you are being abused? Downloaded from hlayiso.com

Unit 8.1 Peer pressure Downloaded from hlayiso.com Life Orientation NQF Level 3

Who are your peers? • People of similar age • Same background, status and/or interests • Peer pressure = being influenced by your peers • Peer pressure can be spoken or unspoken. Downloaded from hlayiso.com

When is peer pressure positive? • When it:  Raises your standards  Improves your behaviour  Boosts your self- esteem healthily  Influences you in the right way. Downloaded from hlayiso.com

When is peer pressure negative? • When it:  Criticises you or makes you feel small  Encourages you to do wrong  Makes unfair or unlawful demands on you  Lowers your standards, values & goals  Can destroy your future. Downloaded from hlayiso.com

Peer pressure & risky behaviour • Leads you to behave differently • You try to make people like you by doing what they want • Especially dangerous in a risky situation • Refer to Example 8.1 in your Student’s Book to see examples of harmful peer pressure. Downloaded from hlayiso.com

Assertiveness & refusal skills • Remember, being assertive means having self-confidence to stand up for yourself & your values. • Refusal skills include:  Asking questions  Pointing out the negative behaviour  Pointing out the consequences. Downloaded from hlayiso.com

Assertiveness & refusal skills • Refusal skills include:  Delaying the issue  Suggesting other options  Standing firm  Leaving the scene  Being dramatic  Reversing the pressure by challenging the peer(s)  Ignoring the issue or comment, & trying to change the subject Downloaded from hlayiso.com

Assertiveness & refusal skills • Refer to Table 8.1 in your Student’s Book for examples of responses. Downloaded from hlayiso.com

Improving your assertiveness Table 8.2: Strategies for improving assertiveness Interests Confidence Self-esteem Connection Goals & Being principles yourself Develop Practise If you have Connect with Find out Remind interests having low self- people who what your yourself outside of confidence. esteem or are care about main goal that when your peer For instance, depressed, you or have & direction you resist group. when you think about the same in life are. peer Learn or do are among why this is values as you, Embrace a pressure, something people so & speak such as your set of values you free up that you you don’t to a trusted family, your & moral your life, really like know, make person, a parents’ principles time & to do, & a nice counsellor, friends & that will help space to you will comment a faith your faith to steer you pursue your soon get to about practitioner community. there. Follow own know something or a clinic positive role identity, other to the nurse. models. style & people. person next ideals. to you. Downloaded from hlayiso.com

Learning activity 8.1 Module 8 Test your knowledge of this unit – and assess your assertiveness and refusal skills – by completing Learning activity 8.1 in your Student’s Book. Downloaded from hlayiso.com Life Orientation NQF Level 3

Unit 8.2 Situations that encourage abuse Downloaded from hlayiso.com Life Orientation NQF Level 3

What is abuse? • Abuse = when someone or something is treated in a wrong, hurtful, violent way. • Usually refers to repeated incidents. • Different types, e.g. verbal, physical, social, emotional, psychological, sexual & economic. Downloaded from hlayiso.com

Various abusive situations Table 8.4: Examples of types of abuse Types of abuse Definition Examples Verbal Hurtful words Dirty, rude or offensive language; insults; constant criticism; racist comments; mean or belittling jokes Physical Hurtful actions Hitting; kicking; tripping Social Hurtful behaviour Exclusion; constantly ignoring someone or being cold towards them Emotional & Hurtful influence or Repeated vandalism or crime; psychological effect mocking; cyberbullying; stalking Sexual Hurtful intimate relations Rape; adultery; any form of forced or degrading sex Economic Withholding resources in Not contributing to rent, a home loan, a hurtful way child support or household expenses; selling things belonging to members of the family; using up their savings Downloaded from hlayiso.com

Abuse is more likely when: • The victim is vulnerable • The abuser takes advantage of a situation • The victim lacks self-esteem & assertiveness • The abuser lacks coping mechanisms, self-control & self-esteem. Downloaded from hlayiso.com

Ways to avoid abusive situations • Be aware of warning signs • Choose your friends wisely • Communicate clearly • Discourage abusive behaviour • Seek support Downloaded from hlayiso.com

Ways to avoid abusive situations • Ensure your safety • Seek professional help • Form other relationships • Resist becoming bitter • Boost your confidence. Downloaded from hlayiso.com

Learning activity 8.2 Module 8 Test your knowledge of this unit by completing Learning activity 8.2 in your Student’s Book. Downloaded from hlayiso.com Life Orientation NQF Level 3

Unit 8.3 Date rape drugs Downloaded from hlayiso.com Life Orientation NQF Level 3

What is rape? • Rape = forced sexual intercourse/penetrative acts • Can happen anywhere at any time • Rapist(s) can be male or female, or a group • Date rape is committed by rapist(s) who go on a date with the victim • Rapist(s) may use physical force or drugs. Downloaded from hlayiso.com

Different date rape drugs • Tranquilisers snuck into someone’s drink or food • Meant to make someone lose control or pass out • Some are legal drugs (misused by rapists) • Some are made in illegal drug labs. Downloaded from hlayiso.com

Different date rape drugs • Examples include Rohypnol, GHB & Ketamine • Effects depend on quantity consumed and whether it is mixed with alcohol • Refer to Table 8.6 in your Student’s Book for more on the effects of date rape drugs. Downloaded from hlayiso.com

Avoiding date rape drugs • Guard your drinks (& food) • Choose your dates wisely • Choose a safe location • Be aware of unusual sensations • Refer to Case studies 8.1 & 8.2 in your Student’s Book for more information. Downloaded from hlayiso.com

Learning activity 8.3 Module 8 Test your knowledge of this unit – and think about your own safety – by completing Learning activity 8.3 in your Student’s Book. Downloaded from hlayiso.com Life Orientation NQF Level 3

Summative assessment Module 8 Test your knowledge of this module by completing the Summative assessment of Module 8 in your Student’s Book. Downloaded from hlayiso.com Life Orientation NQF Level 3

Mathematics NQF Level 2 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Life Orientation (Life Skills) NQF Level 3