Boundaries
What is a boundary?
a.) A way to control others.
b.) Something others have to do for you.
c.) A rule about what you will and will not accept.
d.) Being mean.
c.) A rule about what you will and will not accept.
True or false: A respectful child always agrees with their parents.
Your online friend lives nearby. They want you to meet them at their house, without telling your parents. Is this safe or unsafe?
Unsafe.
Your partner demands to go through your phone, to prove you are not cheating.
Is this healthy or unhealthy?
Unhealthy
Which planet is the hottest in the solar system?
Venus
a.) If you continue to yell at me, I will walk away.
b.) I do not remain in relationships with people who are dishonest with me.
c.) You aren't allowed to have other friends if you were my friend first.
d.) If I see people drinking or smoking at a party, I will leave.
c.) You aren't allowed to have other friends if you were my friend first.
What is chosen or found family?
Chosen or found family refers to people who act as a close-knit support system but are not biologically or legally recognized as family.
You've only met your friend Kris online, but you've seen a profile picture, some photos of Kris with her friends, and a short video clip of Kris. This proves Kris is who she says she is.
True or false.
False. Especially with AI, catfishing is a real risk.
Your partner wants you to apologize for something you don't believe you did wrong. What can you do?
a.) Apologize anyway to keep the peace.
b.) Avoid your partner and cry.
c.) Decline to apologize and ask to talk through what happened instead.
c.) Decline to apologize and ask to talk through what happened instead.
Which show is the highest-grossing production on Broadway ever?
The Lion King
Your partner says their boundary is that you never talk about your relationship with anyone else. Why is this a problem?
It's important to be able to get advice or perspective from someone you trust about what is happening in your relationship?
Your grandparents have very old-school beliefs and often get in conflicts with your parents about politics. This week, you are all getting together for dinner. What are some safe topics to talk about?
Someone who's 10 years older than you wants to be friends and hang out regularly. Is this safe or unsafe?
Typically unsafe, unless this is a trusted family friend.
Your partner wants total control over how you dress and how you do your hair. They say they are not trying to be mean, but they would just find you more attractive if you looked different. Is this healthy or unhealthy?
Unhealthy.
Which country invented tea?
China
How could you phrase, "You're always yelling at me! You're such a jerk!" as a respectful "I" statement?
"When you yell at me, I feel upset."
When family members do not respect each other's boundaries or choices, parents rely on children to meet their emotional needs, and there is too little emotional separation, this is called...
a.) Attachment
b.) Enmeshment
c.) Love
d.) Porosity
b.) Enmeshment
You're worried about a friend because they have not been eating at lunch? What can you do?
Talk to a trusted adult.
Your parents do not know you have a romantic partner. You're planning to pretend you're hanging out with a friend who lives next door and then secretly go to NYC with your partner. What are some possible safety risks?
What is the name of the thin and long country that spans more than half of the western coast of South America?
Chile
You have a friend who will engage in self-destructive behavior (ie: drinking, drug use, risk-taking) unless you are constantly there to support them emotionally. You avoid setting boundaries with this person because you do not want something bad to happen. This is called...
a.) Codependency
b.) Insecurity
c.) Interdependency
d.) Responsibility
a.) Codependency
What should ideally happen in family therapy?
a.) A therapist acts as the referee to decide who's right during a family conflict.
b.) A therapist comes up with better ideas and solutions than you can think of on your own.
c.) A therapist guides a family toward healthier communication and better listening, so they can solve their own conflicts.
d.) A therapist helps you and your loved ones convince a difficult relative they're the problem.
c.) A therapist guides a family toward healthier communication and better listening, so they can solve their own conflicts.
You can't tell your friend when something is wrong because they will overreact and make your life miserable. What can you do?
Set boundaries about how they are treating you. If this continues, reconsider the friendship as it's likely unhealthy.
Your friend is in a relationship you think may be abusive, but your friend denies that anything is wrong. What can you do?
a.) Tell everyone you know what you are worried about, to get more people on your side.
b.) Talk to a trusted adult about your concerns.
c.) Post on an online forum for strangers to weigh in on the situation, but don't tell anyone in real life.
d.) Keep your opinion to yourself.
b.) Talk to a trusted adult about your concerns.
Which desert is the largest in the world?
The Sahara Desert