Friendship & Boundaries
What are three qualities of a good friend?
Kindness, honesty, respect, and being supportive
Name two adults you could go to if you needed help.
Parent, aunt, teacher, counselor, grandparent, or another trusted adult.
Someone sends you a picture on your device that makes you feel uncomfortable or shows private body parts. What should you do?
Don't save, forward, or share it. Stop viewing it and tell a trusted adult right away.
What does it mean to be respectful?
Treating others the way you want to be treated and respecting their boundaries.
What does it mean to trust someone?
Feeling safe believing they will be honest, respectful, and dependable.
Your friend wants you to play a game you don't like. What can you say?
"No thank you. I'd rather play something else."
If someone you don't know asks you to go somewhere with them, what should you do?
Say no, move to a safe place, and tell a trusted adult.
Someone sends you an inappropriate picture, and you think about sending one back. Is that a safe choice?
No. Never send pictures of private body parts. Don't take or share inappropriate pictures. Tell a trusted adult what happened.
If you value honesty, should you lie to avoid getting in trouble?
No. Being honest means telling the truth, even when it is difficult.
Name one way you can show someone you are trustworthy.
Keep promises, tell the truth, respect privacy, and follow through.
A friend tells you that you cannot play with anyone else or they won't be your friend. Is this healthy?
No. Healthy friends allow each other to have other friendships
What should you do if someone makes you feel uncomfortable, even if they are someone you know?
Move away if possible, say no or stop, and tell a trusted adult.
You are in a group chat where people are sending mean, inappropriate, or uncomfortable messages. What should you do?
Don't participate. Leave or mute the chat if safe to do so, and tell a trusted adult.
You see someone being left out at school. What choice would show kindness?
Invite them to join or check on them.
Is someone automatically trustworthy just because they are older?
No. Trust is built through safe and respectful actions, regardless of age.
Your friend keeps touching your belongings after you ask them to stop. What should you do?
Set a boundary, tell them to stop, and ask a trusted adult for help if needed.
Your friends dare you to do something dangerous, like climb somewhere high or sneak away from the playground. They tell you that you're scared if you don't do it. What should you do?
Don't give in to peer pressure. Say no, walk away if needed, and remember that you don't have to do something unsafe to fit in or prove yourself.
You notice that a group chat has an inappropriate or mean name. Your friends say it's just a joke and tell you not to be boring. What should you do?
Don't go along with it just to fit in. Speak up if comfortable, leave the group, and tell a trusted adult if the content is concerning.
You get angry and say something mean to a friend. Does that match being a kind friend? What could you do next?
No. Apologize, take responsibility, and try to respond differently next time.
A friend tells you something private, but it involves them being hurt or unsafe. Should you keep it secret?
No. Get help from a trusted adult. Safety comes before keeping a secret.
A friend asks you to keep a secret that makes you uncomfortable or involves someone getting hurt. What should you do?
Tell a trusted adult. Secrets about safety should never have to be kept.
If someone tells you that you will get in trouble if you tell an adult about something that happened, what should you do?
Tell a trusted adult anyway. You deserve help and protection.
Someone contacts you online, but your parent or caregiver has never approved you talking to this person. They ask you to keep the friendship a secret. What should you do?
Don't continue the conversation or share personal information. Don't agree to meet them. Tell your parent or trusted adult.
You say you want people to trust you, but you keep breaking promises. What does that tell you about your actions?
My actions are not matching my values. I need to work on following through.
Someone apologizes for hurting you but continues doing the same thing. Should you automatically trust them again?
No. Trust takes time to rebuild. Look for consistent changes in behavior.