Sean's Story - Cheeky Monkeys

Empower your students to say 'no' when it is necessary!

Many young people today have well-formed ideas about the world, and what is right and wrong, and are not afraid to voice them. Millions have joined in to support important causes and are steadfast in saying ‘No’ to social and other threats (such as global warming). In other contexts, saying ‘No’ is not so easy, but learning to be assertive is a skill that pays dividends for young people, both in their schoolwork and in their personal lives.

Teachers play a vital role in helping young people to explore their own identities and think and act independently. On the one hand, that requires the development of analytical skills. Teaching these is a conventional part of the educator’s role.  On the other hand, young people need to have the courage of their personal convictions. This too is something that can be learned. It is intimately linked to a suite of other life skills that The Seven Principles of RESPECTisms assists in teaching.

Sean's Story - The 3rd Principle of RESPECTisms can help!

Sean's story, entitled 'Cheeky Monekys' is a tale all adults will be able to relate, if they think back to their younger years. Faced with the choice of peer pressure from a close friend and what seems to be a fun thing to against listening to the instructions of a Teacher on a school trip is the dilemma facing the principle charcater in this story.

Should he say 'no' to a friend and risk damaging their friendship or should he do what his Teacher instructed him to do. Unfortunately, his decision is bound to have consequences, whichever one he chooses.

This story guides the reader through the various possible choices and then presents the consequences of both. A fun story that outlines in a way your students will relate to, the consequences of not saying 'no' when you know you should do.