Just Say No

Just Say No

Just Say No
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	edHelper's suggested reading level:	grades 6 to 8
	Flesch-Kincaid grade level:	5.16

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	challenging words:		pressure-filled, SADD, sober, teens, alcohol, directly, unmistakable, individual, punish, situation, independence, pressure, possible, peer, such, state
	content words:		Ain't Easy Being Green, Students Against Destructive Decisions

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Just Say No
By Jennifer Kenny

¹ Do you remember Kermit the Frog singing, "It Ain't Easy Being Green?" Sometimes teenagers can feel the same way about growing up. Friends, families, school, sports, and independence can be wonderful. On other days, though, it may feel very pressure-filled growing up.

² Teens that start drinking often do so because of peer pressure. Peer pressure comes from friends or those of a similar age who pressure directly, or indirectly, an individual. It can be hard to say no, but it is so important. The easiest thing to do would be to stay away from situations involving alcohol in the first place.

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