The document discusses the influence of media on children and highlights some key facts. It notes that media is ubiquitous and that advertisements directed at children spend billions per year. It also notes smoking rates among youth and deaths from cigarettes. The document advocates bringing awareness to media's influence, educating students, and promoting anti-smoking campaigns to counteract media messages. It provides ten tips for resisting peer pressure, such as saying no humorously or by changing the subject.

1. The influence media has on children

3. WHY ?

4. Other influences Family Friends Peers Classmates

5. Media is EVERYWHERE!!

6. Random Facts In 2005 12 billion dollars were used towards advertisements and promotions. 22.3% of high school students smoke. 8.1% of middle school students smoke. Everyday about 3,900 youth ages between 12-17 try cigarettes for the first time. Cigarettes kill over 50 people every hour.

7. Why does it matter to us ? Want to bring awareness Pave a good path for the future (our kids) Want to weed out all the corrupt advertisements As teachers we become another influence for students

8. What should we do now with our new information ? Pass down the information Set up educational programs Further promote “Truth” like ads

9. Ways to say NO! Ten Ways to Say NO Take a stand, and stick up for yourself. 2. Say no and warn about the consequences. 3. Say no but try to add a bit of humor to your refusal. 4. Say no and change the subject or suggest something else. 5. Avoid the pressure. 6. Put on a little pressure of your own. 7. Say no and walk away without explanation 8. Say no and ask a question. 9. Make an excuse - even if you have to stretch the facts a little. 10. Say no and give a reason for your refusal.

10. Beat the Media!

11. http://www.languageinindia.com/april2003/m assmedia.html