Peer Relationships
A skill your friends can help you develop ______
Communication, Social Development
How would you handle a friend who tells you who to talk to or who not to talk to, or acts judgmental when you say you want to be friends with someone they don't like?
Let them know you can make your own decisions and they are not in control of you.
Healthy relationships are based on what attributes? (LIST THEM)
1) Mutual Respect 2) Caring 3) Honesty 4) Commitment
A clique is....
small circle of friends, usually with similar backgrounds or tastes, who exclude people viewed as outsiders
What are two problems that can occur in friendships when you want what they have?
jealousy and envy
"Your friends and peers may influence you to try new activities, such as joining the debate club or learning to play tennis." All these activities can improve your ________
Mental Health, your outlook on life
A ______ ______ is someone with who you share interests but not deep emotional bond
casual friend
What can friends bring to a positive relationship?
Empathy, Fairness, Shared Interest, Acceptance, Support, and Loyalty, trust
The cliques may exclude due to the ___________ of some people who are viewed as different.
stereotype or judgment
What should you ask yourself if you are mad?
Why am I upset; Is this about what just happened or something bigger? Is my anger justified?
This is the time when you might meet your lifelong best friend
anytime!
When something is bothering you, a _____ ______ offers support and encouragement
Close friend or good friend
"As friends grow closer, and share more serious thoughts and feelings, friendships may become more _______"
complex
____________ is an example of what can happen online in a negative/harmful friendship.
cyberbullying
Pressuring you, saying hurtful things, trying to get you to change your beliefs are all reasons you should....
consider ending the friendship
As you get older, your social groups _______
Expand or change
Friends can help reinforce...
Values, morals, beliefs, etc
how can a negative friendship have a negative affect on you?
What is participating in harmful activities
Cliques may begin to discourage what?
thinking for myself
Using "I" messages can clearly communicate what?
your feelings
Name some guidelines for "online friends"
-not sharing personal info
- not giving your phone number
- not arranging a meeting
- always telling an adult if something makes you uncomfortable
It is natural for friendships to ____ & ______ over time.
grow and change
To deny someone access to your group of friends
exclude
What is it called when cliques make negative comments about what someone is wearing or the way they do something?
Being judgmental
What can you talk to a trusted adult about?
anything