Definitions
What is a boundary?
A limit or rule we set for ourselves in relationships with others
True or false: Everyone has the same personal boundaries?
False
Give an example of a time where you might have to be too close to someone?
Waiting in line at the store, at a concert, at a sport game, working as a group, etc
What can be a consequence IN SCHOOL for not respecting others boundaries?
1. Loose points
2. Someone can become angry and get physical
3. Suspension
4. Phone call home
Define what a "physical boundary" is
When you create a limit of your personal space; how/when someone can touch you or be in your space or bubble
True or false: This is crossing a boundary:
You're watching a classmate play a game on the computer. You think it's cool and are excited for them. You stand directly behind them without asking so you can see the screen.
True this is crossing a boundary
DOUBLE JEOPARDY: Give two examples of crossing a physical boundary?
Getting too close to someone, touching someone, putting something in someones face, etc.
What can a consequence be OUTSIDE of school for not respecting others boundaries
1. Can affect friendships
2. Someone can get angry and become physical
3. If severe enough, jail time
Define what "emotional boundaries" are
Limits on when/what someone wants to share (or not share) regarding personal information, feelings, thoughts, etc.
DOUBLE JEOPARDY: True or false: This is crossing a boundary.
Your friend is having a hard time at home. They vent to you about their frustrations and feelings. You tell another friend about what this friend vented to you.
True
DOUBLE JEOPARDY: Give two examples of how emotional boundaries are crossed?
Blaming others, Sharing someone else's information, pressuring someone to share something, etc
DOUBLE JEOPARDY : Give an example of how you can set a healthy boundary with a friend who is struggling to respect your boundaries
1. Talk to them about what your limits are
2. Tell them your uncomfortable
3. Maybe not share certain parts of your life with them if they tell others
Define self-control
The ability to control those urges/feelings
True or false: Parents can cross our boundaries?
True
Give two reasons why personal space is important?
1. If were too close to someone we can; get sick (if they sneeze, cough, etc)
2. To be safe
3. To make ourselves and others feel comfortable
Give an example of how staff might set a healthy boundary with a student?
Keeping personal life separate/not telling too much about private life, teacher may tell student what they are comfortable and not comfortable with hearing in the classroom, not connecting on social media, etc.
DOUBLE JEOPARDY: What is "accountability"?
Taking responsibility for our actions
True or false: The size of your personal space bubble will grow/shrink with different people?
True
DOUBLE JEOPARDY: How can self-control help us respect others boundaries?
It helps us remain aware of others personal space, limitations, and remain in control of how we respect their space
If your teacher tells you not to touch others in the classroom (playing or not) is it acceptable to ignore her and continue to touch others?
NOOOOO :)