Definitions
What is bodily autonomy?
Your body belongs to YOU. You have the right to make choices about your own body.
It is important to set boundaries in friendships and dating relationships.
True
The person you are dating keeps texting you asking to hang out even though they know you have other plans. What might you say?
Can we talk about boundaries? I’m not okay with texting so often, especially when you know I’m busy with my friends/family/school.
What is consent?
An agreement to participate in an activity. Saying “yes” to someone else in which the person is comfortable to say “yes” and is not being made to say “yes”.
Boundaries can change over time as the relationship evolves.
True.
What might you say when setting boundaries?
“I’m not comfortable with this”
"I do not want to do that"
"I can’t do that for you”
"Yes I can do that"
What are boundaries?
Boundaries are the limits we set around ourselves to protect our physical, emotional, and psychological well-being.
It's okay to ignore your partner's boundaries if you believe they are too restrictive.
False
Someone is interacting with you in a way that makes you feel uncomfortable. What should you do?
Tell them to stop, if you can.
Talk to a trusted adult about it.
What is safe touch?
A touch between friends such as a high five, handshake or hug. A helping or kind touch by a trusted adult such as parent or teacher; examples include a pat on the back and cleaning of a cut/scrape.
Boundaries can help prevent or address issues like jealousy, control, and manipulation in a relationship.
True
Your friends want you to text and play video games with them late at night. You like talking with your friends, but you are not getting much sleep. You keep falling asleep at school, and feel cranky and tired all day. What should you do?
Let your friends know that you are going to be putting your phone away at a certain time and won't be available after that time.
What is unsafe touch?
Any touch that makes you uncomfortable, which may include touching your private body parts.
Respecting your partner's boundaries is more important than setting your own.
False.
One of your classmates continually takes items off of your desk without asking. What should you do?
Ask them to please stop.
Talk to your teacher.
Say, "This is my space. Please ask me before you use my things."