Week 1

Carl began removing hostile messages from an address he didn't recognize. He suspected the emails were from someone he know because they criticized his hairstyle and clothes he wore to school. Carl decided not to tell his parents about the problem because he thought his parents might restrict his internet privileges as a result. What are your comments about his actions and would you handle it in a different way? How?

-If I were Carl I would handle the situation very differently. First, I would tell my parents or any trusted adult who I believe could help me with my situation and ask for their advice. I wouldn't mind if my parents decided to restrict my internet privileges, if this could help me get through my dilemma. Telling the guidance counselor about the situation and my suspicions is also something that I would do. I would tell them who, in my opinion, was behind the hostile messages. I would not blame myself for what was happening to me. I would think positively in every possible way instead. I would not let this problem take over me and destroy my self-esteem. I wouldn't believe anything that they say and just believe in myself.