Adolescent's Problem

Question

Sixteen-year-old Garima’s friend, Gunish wants to get physically intimate with her, against her wishes. If you were Garima, in what four ways would you have refused him? Give two reasons for your refusal.

Answer

Four ways of refusal

  1. Say no very firmly and clearly without saying sorry.
  2. Maintain distance with him.
  3. Move away from the scene.
  4. Diffuse the situation by involving adults/others.
Reasons:
  1. Her body not yet fully developed to bear consequences.
  2. Social stigma attached to premarital sex/pregnancy.

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