What is a Friend?
Hurting your feelings, making fun of you, and telling lies about you to others?
No, friends do not do these things.
May I talk to you for a few minutes?
Yes, this is an acceptable way to ask to talk.
Being rude to me for no reason
No
A neighbor that you do not know
No, you should talk to someone who you know and trust.
Bullying you
No
Hits you when you say something wrong.
Absolutely not! Your friends should never hit you for any reason.
Leave a note asking to talk
Yes, this is okay especially if you are afraid or embarrassed to ask out loud.
Ignoring you at school
No, they should want to be your friend all the time not just when they choose.
Your best friend
Yes, they are your friend so you can share things with them and support you.
Watch a movie together, play video games
Yes
Keeps your secrets and doesn't tell anyone.
Yes, it is okay to share your secrets with your friends, if they are not harming themselves or anyone else.
We need to talk NOW!
No, even though it might be an emergency, you should still ask nicely and explain that you need to talk immediately.
You worked on a school project together and your friend told everyone they did it alone
No, if they are your true friend they would tell everyone that you did the project together as a team.
Your pet
Yes, and they won't share your conversation with anyone!
You like the same things and like spending time together
Yes, friends have similar interests!
Asking if you want to work on a school project together
Yes, friends will ask for help and want to work as a team!
I need to talk and I don't care if you're busy.
No, this is a rude way to speak to someone.
Sharing what you posted on IG to everyone else without your permission?
No, not without your permission.
Your parent, teacher, siblings, other trusted family members?
Yes!
Someone who posts mean things about you on social media?
No, your friends should not be posting anything hurtful about you on social media.
Reading a book together
Yes
Can we talk after school?
Yes, this is a correct and respectful way to ask a support for help.
Your friend is upset because you have other friends
No, your friends should be happy that you have lots of friends and should not expect to be the only one.
Your bus driver
Maybe not, you should find someone who you can talk to like a friend or family member.
They get upset with you for getting good grades
No, your friends should encourage you to do well in school.