Everyday Consent
What is permission or agreement to do something?
What is consent?
What should you do if someone crosses your boundary?
What is speak for yourself, say "stop" or "no"
Is it okay to change your mind after saying “yes” to something?
What is Yes
Your friend looks uncomfortable while playing a rough game. What should you do?
What is ask if they’re okay, offer to stop
If someone says no to playing a game, what should you do?
What is respect their answer and not play
What are some strong but respectful ways to say "no"?
What is "no, thank you", "Please stop"
What does “maybe” mean when someone asks to share something of yours?
What is they are unsure. It would be best to give them space.
Someone keeps tickling you even after you say stop. What can you do?
What is tell them again firmly and then tell a trusted adult
Why is checking in with a friend during a game or activity?
What is to make sure they'll still be having fun and are comfortable
How does your body tell you something feels wrong?
What is nervousness, wanting to leave, butterflies
Why is it important to get a clear "yes" before doing something involving someone else?
What is demonstrates comfortability and willingness.
Why is it important to talk to an adult if you feel unsafe?
What is they can protect you and solve the problem.
Examples: Can I borrow your pencil
Answer yes or no
What if someone doesn’t listen when you say “no”?
Walk away, tell an adult, and keep setting boundaries.
Example: Your friend asks to borrow your phone, and you say "no", but they take it anyway. What’s wrong here?
What is that they ignored your boundary and did not respect your answer
Why is it important to ask your friends how they feel, even if you're just joking or playing?
What is everyone has different boundaries, and checking in shows respect and makes everyone feel safe and valued.