The Skill of Saying 'No' Is a Strategy for Preventing Social Harms

Bushehr – Governor of Genaveh said: Building self-confidence and teaching youth the skill of saying 'no' are key strategies for preventing social harms.

Bushehr - Ganave Governor said: Strengthening self-confidence and teaching the skill of "saying no" to young people is one of the important ways to prevent social harm.

According to Mehr reporter, Daniyal Esfandiari said on Tuesday morning at the meeting of the youth organization headquarters of Ganaveh city: "Young people should be educated in such a way that they have enough self-confidence and have the power to make correct decisions and the ability to say no when faced with social pressures and traumatic situations."

The governor of Ganaveh continued: A teenager who has the skills of saying no and being bold shows more resistance against risky behaviors such as drug use, delinquency, violence, unhealthy relationships and other social harms and provides the basis for improving their mental and social health.

He stated: Considering that the primary form of raising children is formed in the family, parents play an important role in teaching their children the right path in life.

He considered strengthening the scientific, educational and religious foundation of children and institutionalizing religious beliefs and values as the pillars of correct education and noted: Paying attention to the principles of Islamic education and correct upbringing of children is the basis for their success in life and for the society to enjoy a knowledgeable, capable and responsible generation.

The necessity of continuous interaction between families and schools

Esfandiari stressed the necessity of continuous interaction between families and schools and added: parents should follow up the educational, behavioral and social status of their children throughout the year and by being aware of their conditions and relationships in different environments, provide the basis for proper education and prevention of possible harm.

The Governor of Ganaveh continued: Proper family upbringing plays an effective role in protecting children from the harms of society.

He continued: "If we are looking for a strong and dynamic society, we must have a strong school and education, and the realization of this goal requires the synergy and interaction of executive bodies and related institutions."

He considered the virtual space to be a threat to children and teenagers in addition to the available opportunities and added: the use of mobile phones and virtual space has an effect on the psyche of children. Therefore, families should provide proper use of the capacities of this space with proper awareness and supervision, while preventing possible damages.

Promoting the culture of reading in the family

Governor Ganaveh also emphasized on promoting the culture of reading in the family and said: parents should be the role models for their children; Even devoting half an hour daily to reading books in their presence can play an effective role in institutionalizing this culture.

He considered the establishment of a joint counseling center centered on education and utilizing the capacity of related institutions as a valuable measure and emphasized the necessity of increasing the awareness of families in the field of educational issues and using cultural, artistic and religious capacities to improve the life skills of young people.