How well do you know your age group?

Target age group: 14-16 year-olds

Structure: 1 lesson

Preparation: Download worksheet 5.

Objectives

• To dispel myths about alcohol and young people
• To allow young people to compare their own behaviour with the norm
• To encourage people to understand that they are not in the minority if they choose not to drink.

Notes
Young people often think that most of their peer group drink more alcohol than they actually do, perhaps because people tend to exaggerate how much they drink when telling others. By looking at the results as a class and not just individual's answers, it will reinforce for them what normal behaviour actually is and highlight whether they have unrepresentative notions of alcohol consumption. It may also help them feel more comfortable about drinking less or not drinking at all.