Petty Problems
A friend won’t stop borrowing your charger... and never returns it. What do you do?
What is label your charger and set boundaries?
Two friends won’t speak to each other and make others “pick sides.”
What is friend group conflict or emotional fallout?
Best way to settle small arguments with friends.
What is an honest face-to-face conversation?
A friend says they’re being bullied online. What do you do?
What is support them and help report it?
Best first step in resolving almost any conflict.
What is listen and stay calm?
You and another group both think you “own” the lunch table.
What is flip a coin or alternate days?
A classmate says something offensive without realizing it.
What is a cultural misunderstanding?
You're stuck in drama over a crush. What’s the mature move?
What is talking it out and agreeing not to let it ruin a friendship?
Your sibling expects you to do all the chores. What’s a fair way to fix this?
What is dividing responsibilities evenly and having a conversation?
Someone’s yelling at you. What’s a smart move?
What is take a breath and don’t yell back?
A classmate posts a TikTok mocking your dance moves from rehearsal.
What is talk to them privately or report it if it continues?
A student makes fun of someone’s accent in class.
What is verbal bullying or cultural insensitivity?
A rumor starts about you online. First step?
What is stay calm, get support, and clear it up privately?
A teacher gives you a bad grade and you feel it’s unfair.
What is respectfully ask for feedback and clarification?
You’re in the wrong. What should you say?
What is “I’m sorry, I messed up”?
Your project partner shows up the day of the presentation clueless.
What is create group expectations early and keep communication open?
A group text explodes over who was invited to a party.
What is social exclusion or miscommunication?
A classmate offended you with a joke. How do you approach it?
What is calmly explaining how it made you feel?
You’re left out because of your identity or culture.
What is speak to a trusted adult or staff member?
Argument in a group chat. Best move?
What is pause, then address the issue in person or one-on-one?
Your friend texts “K.” and disappears for hours.
What is talk it out and agree on better texting habits?
A student copies your homework, but you both get in trouble.
What is academic pressure or cheating conflict?
You and a teammate have opposite ideas for a project.
What is compromise or combine both ideas?
You witness discrimination at school. What’s the right thing to do?
What is speak up or report it to a counselor or administrator?
Conflict gets too intense to handle alone. What should you do?
What is ask for help from a counselor, teacher, or trusted adult?