Personal Boundaries
What can you do if someone keeps ignoring your limit?
Repeat your answer, step away, and ask a trusted adult for support.
Can I feel upset and still choose a safe response?
Yes. I can pause first, then choose a safe, respectful response.
What are three ways to be flexible when plans differ?
Find a compromise, try someone else’s idea, and keep your boundaries.
You run into your friend's cousin at the mall. You've met her twice, know her name, but you've never hung out on purpose. What type of relationship is this?
Acquaintance
How can you respond respectfully when a friend says “no”?
Accept the answer (“Okay, no problem.”) and give them space.
What body clues tell me I feel stressed?
A tense jaw, a hot face, a fast heartbeat, or a tense stomach.
Why can friends disagree and still get along?
Friends can disagree and still get along. Feeling frustrated is okay, and you can speak up respectfully.
I follow you everywhere but disappear in darkness.
A shadow.
How is a personal boundary different from a compromise?
A boundary is your own limit to keep. A compromise is a shared choice where each person gives a little.
What could I say to a trusted adult to ask for help?
“I have a lot going on. Can we talk privately?” or “I need a short break.”
When is it okay to say no to a plan, and who can you ask for support?
When a plan feels unsafe or uncomfortable. Ask a trusted adult for support.
Asking what the other person might be thinking, feeling, or dealing with - without having to agree with them. What is this called?
Perspective Taking
What is a personal boundary, and what are its types?
A boundary tells others what is okay with you. Types: body and space, digital and belongings, feelings and topics, time and energy.
Name three strategies I can use to calm down.
Take deep breaths, notice 3 things, take a short break, listen to music, or sketch.
What is a compromise, and what steps help you find a fair plan?
A compromise is a plan you both accept. Share what you want and why, ask what matters to them, then suggest a plan and check you both agree.
Name the eight planets in our solar system.
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune
What are the three steps for expressing a boundary clearly?
Name your limit, ask for what you need, and choose your next step.
What can I do if my first calming strategy does not work?
Try a different strategy, take a short break, or ask a trusted adult for help.
What can you do when you and a friend both feel strongly and neither wants to give in?
Stay calm and listen to why it matters to them. Look for a middle ground, take turns, or ask a trusted adult to help.
You only see this person a few times a month because of different schedules—but you've told them things no one else knows, they check in when you go quiet, and neither of you has to perform around the other. What type of friend is this?
Close or Best Friend