That’s the text you just got from your friend, Jo. And you know exactly who she’s talking about. It’s that guy she met in a chat room who says he looks just like Justin Bieber. She’s been telling you some of the things he says online, and you’re totally creeped out. And now she’s going to meet him?! You check your watch. It’s 7 o’clock, which means you have exactly one hour to change her mind. You decide on a Plan A and a Plan B. Plan A is to call her and try to talk her out of it. But first, you need to organize your thoughts. Using the “Don’t Go, Jo!” handout, write your best argument for convincing Jo not to meet this guy in person. You realize, though, that if she still decides to go, you’ll have to move to Plan B, which is to tell your parents, Jo’s parents, or another adult you can trust. Will Jo think you’re a snitch? Possibly. Will she be mad at you? Possibly. Could you be saving her life or at least saving her from a whole lot of trouble? Absolutely. And that’s what friends are for.
In at least 5 complete sentences, write a convincing argument to Jo to change her mind.
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Jo, I know you’re excited to meet this guy who claims to look like Justin Bieber, but I’m really worried about your safety. Meeting someone you only know from a chat room can be really dangerous. People can easily lie about who they are online. Remember all the weird and creepy things he’s said? That’s a red flag. I don’t want anything bad to happen to you. Please reconsider and prioritize your safety over meeting a stranger. I care about you and want you to be safe.