Is That What a Good Friend Would Do?
A friend listens while you talk about your day.
Is this something a good friend would do?
Yes.
Name 1 positive friendship trait.
EX: kindness, honesty, respect, loyalty, listening.
Your friend accidentally bumps into you and says sorry.
What is a good response?
Accepting their apology and moving on (it was an accident).
Name one way to show that you are listening.
EX: eye contact, nodding, not interrupting, asking relevant questions.
Name one thing YOU do that helps friendships.
EX: be kind, caring, helpful, supportive, etc...
A friend laughs at you when you make a mistake.
Is that what a good friend would do?
No.
A good friend would help you work through the mistake and tell you that everything is ok.
Which is a positive trait: supportive or controlling? (Extra points for explaining why)
Supportive.
Being supportive is a positive friendship trait because it means you care about how your friend feels and you try to help, not tear them down.
A friend doesn't pick you for their team at recess.
What is a good response?
Be a good sport and play hard for your team.
What is this called:
"I feel ___ when ___."
An I-statement.
What is one thing all friends need to feel safe?
EX: respect, trust, kindness, honesty.
Your friend shares your secret with others "because it was funny"/
Is that what a good friend would do?
No.
A good friend would keep your secrets to themselves (unless you are in danger).
A friend always wants things their way.
Which negative friendship trait is this?
Controlling, selfish, bossy.
You are feeling left out when two friends whisper and laugh together.
What could you say or do to handle this respectfully?
Tell them how you feel and ask if they could stop whispering to each other around you (because it probably feels like they're whispering and laughing about you).
Why are "I-statements" helpful in friendships?
They reduce blame, keep people calm, and build understanding.
What can you do if you realize that your hurt your friend?
Apologize, listen, and make it right.
A friend ignores you when you're upset, but is nice again later without saying anything.
Is this what a good friend would do?
No.
A good friend would give you space when you're upset (if you needed it), but they would check in on you later to make sure you were okay.
A friend apologizes after hurting someone and tries to fix the problem.
What positive friendship trait is this and why does it matter?
Accountability, honesty, respect.
This matter because it shows the friend cares about your feelings and the friendship. When someone apologizes to fix a mistake, it helps rebuild trust and shows they want to be better.
You and your friend want to play different games and start arguing.
How could you work toward a compromise?
You could play their game first and your game second or you could pick something else that you both agree on.
Your friend gets defensive when you bring up a problem.
What is one way to keep the conversation respectful?
You can use "I-statements" so that they don't feel like they are being blamed. If they continue to be defensive, you can walk away and try to talk again later once they have calmed down.
What is one habit you could practice to be a better friend?
EX: listening, patience, speaking up kindly, being more flexible.
A friend pressures you to do something so others will like you.
Is that what a good friend would do?
No.
A good friend would accept "no" for an answer and wouldn't push you to do something that you're not comfortable doing.
Choose one negative friendship trait and explain how it can hurt a friendship over time.
Open for discussion :)
A friend keeps canceling plans, and you feel unimportant.
How could you talk to them about your feelings without blaming or arguing?
Use an "I-statement" to tell them how you feel and ask them why they keep canceling on you.
Think of a time when staying calm helped a problem get better.
Open to discussion :)
What would you want a friend to say or do when you are having a hard day?
Open to discussion :)