Wild Card
Can a 9th grader be in a physical relationship with an 8th grader? why or why not?
Yes,
As long as this is a healthy relationship and there is CONSENT in the relationship.
A healthy relationship should make you feel uncertain and unsafe
False.
A healthy relationship should make you safe and respected for who you are.
Your partner gets upset when you talk to your family.
Is this a red flag (unhealthy), or a green flag (healthy)?
Red Flag.
A partner should encourage you to speak to your family and friends.
Who can you contact if you feel unsafe?
Counselor
A trusted person
parent
who else?
What is consent?
Permission - when someone agrees to engage in an activity
What qualities could a healthy relationship include?
trust, honesty, open communication, emotionally safe, physically safe, etc.
Yelling, shouting, blaming, or hitting someone is an unhealthy way to handle a conflict?
True - this is not the healthy approach in a relationship..
Your partner/friend encourages you to pursue your dreams.
Is this a red flag (unhealthy), or a green flag (healthy)?
It's a green flag!
A healthy relationship includes people encouraging you to do the things that you love.
Can sexual assault happen between two people who know each other?
Yes, it can.
When do you need to ask for consent?
Before touching another person in any way, taking their photo, etc......
What is very important in a healthy relationship? explain
Communication.
While this can take some practice, speaking openly and kindly with your partner is important.
(lots of different answers here - it just needs to be explained)
Taking a break from a disagreement you and someone in your life are having, and come back to it when you're both calmer is an effective way to handle a conflict.
True!
It allows for us to be able to think about how we are feeling, and what we want to say, before we say something we could regret.
Your partner/friend supports your interests and passions by attending events that you are involved in (ex. musicals, pow wows, community service events, etc).
Is this a red flag (unhealthy), or a green flag (healthy)?
It's a green flag!
The people in your life should want to show up and support the things you are involved with.
If a friend of yours asks for help but tells you not to tell anyone about it, what should you do?
Tell someone - always help your friend out even if they do not want you to.
What are some words/non verbal signs that someone is NOT giving their consent?
Words: umm, no, stop, I'm not sure, I don't feel well, I'm tired.
Non-verbal: pulling away, crying, saying nothing, trying to sleep.
Is consent is important in a healthy relationship.
Yes!
If your partner/friend doesn't respect your personal boundaries, it's okay because you need to show them you like them.
False.
If your parent/friend doesn't respect your boundaries that's not okay! It shows that they do not respect your limits and that is unhealthy.
Your partner/friend makes you feel like every problem in your relationship is ALWAYS your fault.
Is this a red flag (unhealthy), or a green flag (healthy)?
It's a red flag!
Making you believe that every single problem is always your fault shifts blame away from them to make you feel guilty. It's a form of manipulation and it is NOT healthy!
Can sexual assault happen between two people who are in a relationship with each other?
Yes
Under what conditions can someone not give their consent?
If a person is unconscious, sleeping, pressured, drunk, or high, there is a power imbalance (a teacher/student, support staff/individual, etc.), blackmailed, etc.
You can never say no to something your partner/friend wants to do.
FALSE!
You are always able to say no to something that you do not want to do. If someone makes you feel as if you cannot say no, that is UNHEALTHY.
It is okay for you to say no to something you are not comfortable with.
TRUE!
You can always say no to something if you are not comfortable with it!
Your partner/friend is constantly keeping tabs on what you are doing and who you are with.
Is this a red flag (unhealthy), or a green flag (healthy)?
Red flag!
If someone is constantly trying to know what you're doing and who you are with, it means they don't trust you. Trust is SUPER important in a healthy relationship.
Who can be in an unhealthy relationship?
Anyone!
Consent can not be reversed once it has been given.
Consent CAN ALWAYS be reversed. You are ALWAYS allowed to change your mind!