All About Me
Name two things that make you who you are.
(Examples: Your personality, hobbies, family, culture, interests, and values)
Nice!
Name two ways people can show their personality without talking
Clothes, hairstyles, art, music, dancing, and other creative choices.
Why do you think people like having their own style?
True or false: everyone needs a label for who they are
False. Labels can help some people, but not others. Nobody has to pick one.
Why might someone like having a label? Why might someone not want one?
Someone gets made fun of for wearing something different. What could you do?
Don’t join in, say something kind, check on them, or ask an adult for help.
Why can it be hard to stand up for someone?
True or false: You have to know exactly who you are by 18
False. People keep learning about themselves as they grow. Does anyone in your life tell you, you have to have it all figured out?
Your friend likes a certain outfit, but it scare people will laugh. What could you say?
Examples: “where what makes you happy”, or “you don’t have to dress like everyone else”
True or false: If someone is being mean to you online, the best thing to do is be mean back.
False. Responding with insults can make things worse. You can avoid engaging, save evidence, block or report the person, and ask an adult for support.
Why is it sometimes harder to walk away from an argument online than in person?
Your friend tells you they’re questioning who they like what could you say?
“Thanks for telling me” “I’m here for you” you don’t have to figure it out right now“
What might make someone feel safe sharing person something personal?
Can someone be quiet at school but loud and funny with their friends?
Yes! People can show different sides of themselves in different places.
Your friends, all love something you don’t like do you have to pretend to like it too?
No. It’s ok to have different interest in opinions.
What’s one way to disagree with your friends without being mean?
True or false: It’s normal to still be figuring yourself out as a teen
True. People learn about themselves at different times
What’s one thing people might learn about themselves as they get older?
Someone posts an embarrassing picture of your friend in a group chat. Everyone starts laughing. What could you do?
Don't share it, check on your friend, ask for it to be taken down, or tell a trusted adult.
Why do you think people sometimes join in when someone else is being bullied, even if they know it's wrong?
Can someone think you're shy even if you're actually really outgoing?
Yes! People don't always know what you're really like
Have you ever had someone assume something about you that wasn't true?
Someone makes fun of something you really like. What's one way you can handle it without changing who you are?
Remind yourself it's okay to like different things, set a boundary, or spend time with people who respect your interests.
Why do we sometimes stop doing things we enjoy because of what other people think?
True or false: you can be kind to someone even if you don’t understand everything about them
True. You can treat people with respect even when they’re different from you.
What does showing respect actually look like in your eyes?
Your friends call you weird for liking something different. What’s one helpful thing you could tell yourself?
“It’s OK to be different “”I can like what I like“ “I don’t need everyone to agree with me“
What would you tell a friend who is feeling bad about being different?