If you’ve receive abusive text messages, don’t reply – keep them to show a parent, teacher or the Police. Mobile ‘phone operators can take action on the bully’s account.
If you break something in anger, it will still be broken when you’ve calmed down. The same is true for the words you’ve said. It is okay to feel angry, but not to behave angrily.
Rogue apps on smartphones send text messages secretly to premium-rate numbers. Monitor your ‘phone and bill regularly for any unusual activity.
In Norfolk, condoms are free from GPs or through the C-card scheme which has outlets in lots of towns and villages. Similar projects are available across the country.
Appreciation is key in all relationships. Thank yous validate people, it makes them know they matter, it makes them feel better about themselves, and it deepens your relationship together.
Money: distinguish between “needs” and “wants”. “Wants” is a new ‘phone, new clothes and eating out. “Needs” is electricity bills and food for the cupboard.
In gambling, “odds” of 7:1 means you have an 88% chance of losing. For example, in 8 cards, there are 7 Kings and 1 Ace; you get 1 chance to pick the Ace.
Each year 1000 people are seriously injured by fireworks. Most injuries are to the hands and face which can require skin grafts. Sparklers reach 2000°C.
Every time you use the internet from any device, all your activities are traceable back to you via your IP address.
When you have a job, tax and National Insurance are deducted from your wage to pay into your State Pension and other benefits. NI is 12% of your wage or more.