Relationships
What is a healthy friendship
Respecting each other and trust.
What are boundaries?
How to Make Friends
Join a group, check out online support groups, visit kid friendly places, join classes for co-ops homeschoolers, and go to get togethers.
Knowing Your Limits, Know Your Values, Listen to Your Emotions, Have Self-Respect, Have Respect for Others, and Be assertive,
What to say to make friends
Ask them questions, give a compliment, offer help, use humor, and be upfront
Rigid Boundaries
Porous Boundaries
Rigid Boundaries-reluctant to ask to for help, reluctant to share personal information, and avoidant of close relationships.
Porous boundaries-Overshare, can't say no, and overly concerned about opinions of others.
Conversation Starters
Say hello
Setting Boundaries
Plan ahead, what to say, and be respectful.
What to say to set a boundary
I am not comfortable, I can't do that for you, this is not okay, I've decided not to, I don't want to, and please don't do that.
What are good friends/bad friends
Talking about other people.
Being supportive
Being honest
Encourage you to do bad things
Don't stop you from doing bad things
Helpful
Make fun of others for asking for help