<p>Every day, you'll face many different situations in life. You have to be able to analyze each situation to figure out how you should react and what you should do. If you act without thinking through a situation, you could wind up making a bad decision that could lead to trouble.</p><h4>Analyzing and Identifying Situations</h4><p>When a situation presents itself, take a few moments (or longer) to analyze the situation. Don't think about what you want to do or what others want you to do, just try to identify the situation for what it is.</p><p>For example, Sadie's friend confesses that she's started stealing from stores in their neighborhood. She shows Sadie some of the cool stuff she got and asks Sadie to join her. Sadie is tempted because she doesn't have a lot of spending money and she'd like to have some new things.</p><p>But once Sadie thinks it through, she remembers that stealing is wrong. She could get into a lot of trouble and it's not fair to the store owners. She also realizes that her friend needs help.</p><h4>What to Do Once You've Identified a Situation</h4><p>Once you've identified a situation, you can then decide the right thing to do. In the example with Sadie, she decides not to steal with her friend. She also decides to talk to their teacher to get her friend some help.</p><p>Sometimes, you realize that a situation is a good one. Maybe you've been invited to try out for the school play and at first, you want to say no. Then, you realize that the only reason you don't want to try out is that you're afraid. From there, you may decide to try out anyway.</p><h4>Where to Go for Help</h4><p>You have plenty of options for help if you need it. You can talk to a trusted family member, friend, or teacher. They'll all be happy to help you figure out a situation and make the right decision.</p>