Good Decisions
What is one thing you should do before making a big decision?
Pause, Think it through, take a moment before acting.
What is one sentence you can use to say no without being rude?
"No thanks, I am good, or That is not me"
What is a boundary?
A limit you set to protect your body, emotions, time, and values.
What is an "I statement"?
A sentence that starts with "I feel..." and explains your needs without blaming anyone.
What is a digital boundary?
Name one "red flag" that a decision might lead to trouble?
Feeling pressured, rushed, unsafe, or like you need to hide it.
Name one reason teens give in to peer pressure?
Wanting to fit in, fear of rejection, or not wanting to look weak.
Name one example of physical boundary?
"Please don't touch me", personal space, consent, not sharing your body.
What's one respectful way to tell someone they crossed the line?
"That wasn't okay with me, Please don't do that again".
What is one thing you should never feel pressured to send online?
inappropriate pictures, passwords, and or any personal information to people you don't know.
What does it mean to think about consequences?
Thinking about what could happen after you make the choice.
What is a "true friend" more likely to do when you say no?
Respect your choice, and not keep pushing you.
Name one emotional boundary?
Not letting others insult you, not being someone's therapist, protecting your own feelings.
What does "tone" have to do with communication?
Tone affects how your message is received. Examples (Calm vs. Aggressive).
What's one healthy boundary when texting?
You don't have to respond right away. You can STOP replying.
What is the difference between a short term choice and a long term choice?
Short term affects right now, while long term affects your future.
What is one way to exit a situation that feels unsafe?
Call a trusted adult, text a code word, fake a reason, or leave with someone safe.
What does it mean to have a "RIGID boundary"
Keeping everyone out, shutting down, not trusting anyone, pushing people away by your own actions.
What is active listening?
Listening to understand, nit just to respond. Ex. eye contact, nodding, repeating, back.
What is oversharing?
Sharing too much personal info that can be used against you or hurts you later.
What is one way to slow down when you feel pressured?
Take a breath, say, "Let me think, walk away, or call or text a trusted person.
What does it mean when someone says "If you cared, you would....."?
Emotional manipulation, guilt tripping, or gaslighting.
What does it mean to have a POROUS boundary?
Letting too much in, people take advantage, oversharing, and hard to say NO.
What is one sign someone is not respecting your boundary?
They keep pushing, arguing, guilt tripping, or mocking your limit.
Is someone screenshots you private messages and shares them, what is that?
A boundary violation and betrayal of trust.