Healthy Relationships
True/False: It's ok for a romantic partner to try to control what I wear and who I hang out with.
FALSE
Name one example of a healthy couple in the media.
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According to the CDC, about 1 in ____ U.S. teens reports experiencing physical, emotional, or sexual dating violence each year.
12
This quality is in a healthy relationship when you understand and acknowledge the other person's feelings and they acknowledge yours.
Respect
Name 3 different types of abuse that can happen in a relationship.
(Physical Abuse, Sexual Abuse, Emotional Abuse, Verbal Abuse, Stalking, Digital Abuse, Financial Abuse)
This 2010 Taylor Swift song tells the story of a relationship where red flags were ignored.
I Knew You Were Trouble
Name two adults you can go to for help.
Examples: parent, foster parent, teacher, mentor, coach, sibling, aunt/uncle, grandparent, school counselor, etc.
What percentage of teens who were in a violent relationship ever told anyone about the abuse? A. 33% B. 67% C. 91%
A. 33%
When someone else keeps you from seeing or talking to friends and/or family, this is called ___________.
Isolation
In the 1991 Disney film Beauty and the Beast, some critics argue that Belle and the Beast's relationship reflects this psychological phenomenon, where a captive forms emotional bonds with their captor.
Stockholm Syndrome
Your friend is the abuser. How would you help him/her?
(Don't ignore the abuse; don't justify their behaviors; help them get professional help)
Studies show that teens who experience unhealthy relationships are at a higher risk for these two mental health struggles.
Depression and anxiety
In New York, this court order can be given to be to protect me from someone who is abusing, harassing, and/or threatening me.
Order of Protection
In her 2023 song "Vampire," this pop star sings about a toxic relationship where she was "bled dry" by someone who took advantage of her.
Olivia Rodrigo
True or false: 59% of teens say that social media makes them feel more connected in their relationships, even though it can cause drama.
Name one healthy strategy you can use when having conflict with someone else.
(Taking a time out, "I" messages, Assertive Communication, Talking when you've both cooled off)
Name one reason why someone might stay in an abusive relationship.
(They think they will change, they have children together, they are scared to leave, they are financially dependent, they have no where else to go or talk to, etc.)
True or False: Lyrics that are violent have no impact on us. It's just artists making art.
False! Pop culture is hugely influential on our society (including helping young people know what to expect in relationships) and influences the ways we sometimes blame or don't support victims
True/False: Teen females who are victims of dating violence will generally go to the police first before telling anyone else in their life
FALSE. Most tell a friend first.
What percent of U.S. teens say that having close friends is extremely or very important to their overall happiness?
80%