Healthy Relationships
True or False: If two people agree to something at first, neither person is allowed to change their mind later
False. Either person can change their mind, and the other person should respect the decision.
True/False:
If a friend is impared, you should get help from a trusted adult
True
True/False
You should ask permission before sharing a friend's photo online.
True
True or False:
Silence always means that someone agrees with a decision
False. Silence does not mean agreement. It is important to communicate clearly and check that the other person is comfortable.
True or False
Dan has an exam coming up and has not prepared for it. He has already made plans with his friends to go to an art gallery, they mentioned Dan had already agreed before.They say it is his fault for not studying earlier before and now backing out. Is this an example of mutual agreement?
False. Mutual agreement should be voluntary, without pressure. Dan's friends may feel disappointed, but they should respect his decision and not use pressure or guilt.
At a school event, a group encourages a student to do something that feels unsafe. How will you communicate a boundary?
"I do not feel safe to do it."
A classmate said they do not want to discuss a personal problem. What should you do?
Avoid pushing for details.
Sam's friends encourage her to skip class. They say, "if you're our friend you'll come with us." What kind of pressure is being expressed and what could Sam say?
Peer pressure using guilt. Sam could say, "I'm not comfortable skipping class. You can go but I'm staying."