True or False
True or False: Consent should be enthusiastic and ongoing, meaning it can be withdrawn at any time. It shouldn't feel forced!
TRUE
What is consent?
- to willingly grant permission to engage in a specific activity
When a peer wants to spend ALL of their time with you!
RED FLAG! It is important to make sure you have alone time as well as time for other relationships.
True or False: It's important for one personto pressure the other into doing something they're uncomfortable with, as long as they eventually agree.
FALSE!
What is Mutual Respect?
- treating other people with dignity and recognising their value.
- being accepting of their differences, decisions, and themselves overall
When your peer encourages you to do things that make you happy! (Appropriate things!)
GREEN FLAG! Healthy relationships encourage us to be the best versions of ourselves.
True or False: If someone is unaware, they technically never said "No" or "Stop," that counts as valid consent.
FALSE!
What is Peer Pressure?
- situations where someone may feel pressured or tricked into activities they are not comfortable with.
When a peer gets really jealous when you talk to other people!
Red flag! It is okay to have more than one friend and your peers should respect that!
True or False: Consent can be given by non-verbal cues.
TRUE!
What is Withdrawal of Consent?
- At any time, a person has the right to withdraw their consent.
- everyone needs to respect this decision and immediately stop!
When your peer is willing to talk though or solve problems in a positive manner.
GREEN FLAG! To have a healthy relationship, it is important to use positive strategies for conflict resolution. Problems and disagreements are normal. It's how we work through them that matters!
True or False: If someone initially consents to an activity but later changes their mind, their new choice should be respected.
TRUE!
What is Digital Consent?
Consent also applies to digital activities, like sharing photos or videos on social media.
When a peer is calling or texting you all the time!
RED FLAG! It is important to give our friends space.