Respect in Relationships
What does it mean to have a respectful relationship?
Treating someone kindly, listening to them, and valuing their feelings
What is a gender stereotype?
An assumption or belief about what boys or girls should be like or do
What is physical abuse?
When someone hurts another person’s body on purpose
What is sexual abuse?
When someone touches or treats another person in a sexual way without permission
What is emotional abuse?
When someone hurts another person’s feelings on purpose, like name-calling or bullying
Name one way to show respect to your friends.
Listening when they talk, sharing, or speaking politely
Give an example of a common gender stereotype.
"boys don’t cry" or "girls like pink and dolls"
Name one sign that someone might be experiencing physical abuse.
Unexplained bruises, cuts, or feeling scared of someone
Why is it important to know about personal boundaries?
Because everyone has the right to say who can touch them and how
How can emotional abuse affect a person?
It can make them feel sad, scared, or less confident
Why is it important to respect others' opinions even if they are different from yours?
Because everyone has the right to their own thoughts and feelings
Why is it unfair to judge someone based on gender stereotypes
Because people are individuals and can like or do different things regardless of their gender
What should you do if you or someone you know is being physically abused?
Tell a trusted adult like a teacher, parent, or school counsellor
What should you do if someone makes you feel uncomfortable or unsafe?
Tell a trusted adult right away
What can you do if you see someone being emotionally abused?
Support them and tell a trusted adult
How can you resolve a disagreement with a friend respectfully
By talking calmly, listening to each other, and finding a solution together
How can we challenge gender stereotypes in our school
By treating everyone equally and supporting them to be themselves
Why is physical abuse never okay?
Because it hurts people and is against the law
Who can you talk to if you have questions or are scared about sexual abuse?
A parent, teacher, school counsellor, or helpline
Why is it important to treat others with kindness?
Because everyone deserves to feel safe and valued