It’s better to make up as quickly as you can after an argument. The longer you leave it, the harder it is for you both to say sorry.
In the snow, plan your journey around busier roads as they are more likely to have been gritted. Avoid using shortcuts on minor roads – they are less likely to be cleared or treated with salt, especially country lanes.
Never feel pressured to steal something. When you are caught, the consequences include being arrested, a criminal record, and a reputation that others will remember.
You can buy condoms if you’re under 16 from pharmacies and shops, as there is no law against it. You can get condoms free from sexual health, contraceptive or genito-urinary medicine (GUM) clinics and some GPs.
In the UK around 70% of boys and 75% of girls have sex for the first time when they are over 16. Only you can decide whether you’re ready to have sex, and it’s OK to say no.
“Expect trouble as an inevitable part of life, and when it comes, hold your head high. Look it squarely in the eye, and say, ‘I will be bigger than you. You cannot defeat me.” – Ann Landers
When driving in the snow it’s important to accelerate gently, use low revs and change up to a higher gear as quickly as possible. You may need to move off in second gear as this will help reduce wheelspin.
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Learn what skills you can from your parents before you leave home, such as cooking, DIY, house/car maintenance – and how to deal emotionally with situations.
Your support network is your friends and family – the people who know you the best for the longest, who teach and help you. Use them wisely!