Public vs Private
Is underwear private or public clothing?
Private! Only you should see your underwear. If you need help getting dressed, a few trusted adults may see it only when necessary.
Is it okay to tell a stranger where you live, or give them your phone number?
NO! That is not being safe
You are at lunch with a friend. Is it okay to talk about your favorite TV show or hobby?
Yes! That's totally fine
Can you greet a stranger (red circle) with a hug?
No! That's not safe or appropriate
You tell a friend, "Please don't touch my hair, I don't like it." Are you being a bully or setting a boundary?
Setting a boundary! You are protecting your body
Is walking my dog a public or private behaviour?
Public! That's something anyone can see us doing
If you are lost in a store or the community, who is a safe stranger you can ask for help?
A store worker with a name tag
Police officer
Security
A person you just met at the bus stop asks for your home address. Should you tell them?
No! That is a stranger
Is it okay to ask for a hug from your grandma (blue circle)?
Yes! People in your blue circle are safe to give hugs to
A worker asks to come into your room, and you say, "Not right now, I am resting." Is this a boundary or being mean?
Setting a boundary, you have the right to privacy in your room
Are funny videos of my friends public or private?
Private! We always need to be careful who can see photos and videos of our friends to keep them safe. They might find the video embarrassing and not want you to share
True or False: You are a stranger too to some people in the community!
True! When we are out in the community we need to respect other people's boundaries and personal space that do not know us. We do not want to make anyone uncomfortable
You have a sore throat. Is a doctor or a staff member a good person to talk to about how your body feels?
Yes! They are there to help you with your body
Can you tell your worker (orange circle) you love them, and offer a kiss on the cheek?
No! That is not okay as a worker client relationship.
Try a high five, handshake, or fist bump next time!
Someone you don't know well starts talking about things that make you feel embarrassed or "icky." Is it okay to say "I don't want to talk about this" and walk away?
Yes! That is healthy boundary setting
If you need to talk to your doctor about your health or a medical problem, should you bring it up in the waiting room? Or wait until you're in a private office space?
Private office! It's no one else's business what is going on with your body
True or False: If a stranger offers you a gift or money, you should ask a safe adult if it is okay before taking anything
True! Our safe adults will tell us if something is safe or too good to be true
Is it okay to use mean names if you are angry with a roommate or a worker?
No! We need to be respectful to the important people in our lives
Name some people in the Orange Circle it would be okay to talk about your body with
Nurses
Doctors
Paramedics
Workers - if helping with showers, appointments, questions
Pharmacist
PSWs
You tell a friend, "I am not going to lend you money anymore because you didn't pay me back last time." Is this a boundary or a bully?
Boundary! You are protecting your money
True or False: It is okay to change your clothes in the middle of the living room when guests are over
False! We can only change our clothes in private spaces like our bedroom or bathroom
If a stranger asks you to go somewhere with them what is the safest thing to do?
Say " No Thank You" and walk away
If a friend tells you a private secret, is it okay to tell everyone else at your sports game?
No! Our friend trusted us with a secret
Is it safe for someone in your Yellow Circle, like a neighbour, to know your bank password?
No! That is not someone close enough to us to know that private information
Someone tells you that you aren't allowed to sit with them at lunch because they don't like your clothes. Is this a boundary or a bully?
Bully!