Strategies
Valuing someone’s worth and feelings
Respect
Amari didn’t like what Chidera had to say, so he hit him.
Abuse/Harming
Liam was upset about how Bradlee made him feel, so he talked to him about it.
Communicated
Souraiya invited friends out for her birthday, she allowed everyone to dress however they wanted, except she told Aisha what she could and couldn't wear.
Unhealthy, controlling
Ny-Asia was having a bad day and confided in Abby, Ny-Asia knew Abby wouldn’t tell anyone.
Trust
Knowing you can rely on someone
Trust
Amari accidentally stepped on Abby’s poster and ruined her project, Abby thought it was on purpose and started yelling at Amari.
Arguing/poor communication
Thomas gets his mom a gift on a random day simply because he wanted to.
Showing appreciation
On Elijah birthday Isaiah told him his outfit was terrible, and that he should just go home.
Unhealthy, putting down
Zaydin told Ny-Asia about his dreams of becoming a pro ballerina and Ny-Asia told him not to follow his dreams.
Support
Expressing how you feel and listening to how the other person feels
Communication
Aisha told Brielle she couldn’t hang out because it was her mom’s birthday when it wasn’t, she instead went to hang out with Lauren.
Lying
Thomas went to Brielle’s track meet, and the next week Brielle went to Thomas’ Baseball game.
Support
Bryan got a bad grade on a test he really studied for, he wasn’t sure if he should tell his parents, but he decided to tell them.
Healthy, honesty
Elijah didn't like the way Amari had been acting recently, so he talked to him about it.
Honesty and communication
Areas or lines you have for yourself that you don’t want crossed
Boundaries
Zakai wanted to go to the basketball game but Kani told him if he goes he’ll stop being his friend.
Controlling
Zaydin wants to go to a party, so he washes the dishes and in return his mom allows him to go out.
Fairness/Compromise
Isaiah acknowledges Chidera when he's feeling down and listens to him, while offering words of encouragment.
Healthy, respect
David didn't like the jokes his friends were making about his personal life, but he didn't do anything.
Communication and boundaries