Respectful Relationships
Name two characteristics of a respectful relationship.
Respect, trust, communication, understanding, honesty, safety or support.
What is a right?
Something a person deserves or is entitled to.
What is empathy?
Understanding and considering another person's feelings or point of view.
Name the three communication styles studied in this unit.
Aggressive, passive and assertive.
What does consent mean?
Giving permission or agreeing to something freely and willingly.
True or False: Relationships can change over time and still remain strong.
True
What is a responsibility?
What you do to ensure your own and others' rights are met and maintained.
Name two skills needed for a healthy relationship.
Listening, communication, empathy, honesty, respect, understanding, support or accepting differences.
Which communication style involves confidently expressing your thoughts and feelings while considering the rights and feelings of others?
Assertive communication.
True or False:Someone can change their mind after giving consent.
True
Why is it important to feel safe being yourself in a relationship?
A healthy relationship should make people feel safe, valued, respected and comfortable being themselves.
Name three rights a person has in a relationship.
They have the right to feel safe, be respected, express their opinions, say no, change their mind, make their own decisions or have a say.
Why is listening an important relationship skill?
It helps people understand each other, shows that you are interested and can help resolve conflict.
What is non-verbal communication? Give one example.
Communication without words. Examples include posture, facial expressions or tone of voice.
Does consent only apply to romantic relationships?
No. Consent can apply in many everyday situations, including borrowing belongings, taking photos, posting online and physical affection such as hugs or high fives.
What is an acquaintance?
A person you know slightly but who is not a close friend.
Complete the sentence:
“You have the right to be treated with respect, but you also have the responsibility to…”
Answer: Treat others with respect.
Your friend has a different opinion to you. What are two things you could do to respond respectfully?
Listen to their point of view, avoid interrupting, don't judge or put them down, express your own opinion calmly and appreciate the difference.
A student says:
“You are always wrong! Just do what I tell you!”
Which communication style is this?
Aggressive communication.
A friend wants to post a photo of you online. What should they do first?
Ask for your permission/consent.
Explain how having a trusted support network can contribute to a person's wellbeing.
Trusted family and friends can provide support, belonging, self-worth and security, particularly during difficult times.
A friend disagrees with your opinion. Explain how you could respect their rights while maintaining your own.
Listen to their point of view, allow them to have a different opinion, avoid judging or putting them down, calmly express your own thoughts and agree to disagree if necessary.
Analyse how empathy, communication and respect can work together to build a healthy relationship.
Empathy helps people understand each other's feelings, communication allows thoughts and needs to be expressed clearly, and respect ensures each person's rights, opinions and feelings are valued.
Explain two barriers that can make effective communication difficult.
Possible answers include emotions, personality, poor listening, poor understanding, sensitive topics, environmental conditions, poor language or conflicting verbal/non-verbal messages.
Explain why pressuring, forcing or tricking someone into doing something is not respectful behaviour.
Consent needs to be freely and willingly given. Pressuring, forcing or tricking removes a person's ability to make a free choice and does not respect their rights or boundaries