Read the scenario below and highlight the external and internal influences that could factor into Taylor’s decision to smoke or not to smoke. Answer the questions that follow. Kelly is a sixth grade student at Happy Times Middle School. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends. Going to the mall and playing basketball are her favorite pastimes. Kelly is currently learning about the harmful effects of tobacco and ESDs (E-cigs) use in her health class and from discussions with her parents.
Lately, Kelly’s best friend Taylor has been talking about trying smoking or juuling. Taylor is curious about what it is like to use these products. Taylor thinks that if she uses she will fit in better with her peers. Both of Taylor’s parents smoke cigarettes and say they do so to help them relieve stress and because they are addicted.
While reading her favorite teen magazine, Kelly finds some advertisements stating why tobacco and ESDs are harmful. She decides that she is going to talk to Taylor about staying tobacco and ESD free.