Adulting 101
What is the definition of the term "adulting"?
The skills and tasks you do to live like an adult.
Examples: paying bills, cooking meals, scheduling appointments, keeping your space clean, budgeting money.
Basically: adulting = independence + responsibility.
How would you reply?
YOUR BEST FRIEND SENDS YOU A TEXT MESSAGE AND SAYS.....
“Everyone’s talking about you… do you want to know what they said?”
Individual receives points as long as they provide a thoughtful response to the text message and gives their reason why!
What is a general definition of a friend?
A person whom one knows and with whom one has a bond of mutual affection.
(Individual receives points if they are able to generally define what a friend is!)
What are some things you can say or do as scripted responses to frustrating people?
General examples:
- "Please stop. I need space."
- "I'm not interested."
- "I need a break right now, I'll talk later."
- Walking away without engaging.
What is the definition of the term "independence"?
Being able to make your own decisions, take care of yourself, and handle responsibilities without needing someone else to do it for you.
Examples: choosing what to eat, managing your time, solving problems on your own.
How would you reply?
YOUR FRIEND SENDS YOU A TEXT MESSAGE AND SAYS.....
“Ugh today was the worst. Don’t even wanna talk about it.”
Individual receives points as long as they provide a thoughtful response to the text message and gives their reason why!
What is a general definition of an acquaintance?
A person one knows slightly, but who is not a close friend.
(Individual receives points if they are able to generally define what an acquaintance is!)
What are coping skills we can use when we are feeling frustrated in public spaces?
Name at least 2 coping skills to receive full points!
Public-Friendly Coping Tools
What are the two main types of bank accounts people typically have?
Checking Account = Spending money
Savings Account = Building up money for personal goals
Safe or Unsafe to disclose online?
“I just started a new video game. My username is ‘GalaxyFox88’ - add me if you want to play!”
Safe
- The username does not disclose personal information about the individual! Just be mindful of who you are adding online. :)
Explain what the 'stop light' visual means to differentiate the levels of relationships we have with the types of people we encounter on a daily/weekly/monthly basis.
Green = Go - Friend, trustworthy, safe
Yellow = Caution - Go slowly, proceed with caution, don’t know enough about them yet
Red = Stop - Stop, bully, person is not trusted, dangerous
SCENARIO:
You’re in the hallway and someone keeps bumping into you on purpose.
(Must answer all three questions to receive full points)
(Individual receives points if they are able to answer all three of the questions based on the scenario!)
How do you practice independence in your daily life? Give some examples!
(Individual receives points as long as they provide appropriate personal examples of how they practice independence in their daily life!)
What are general examples of 'personal information'?
- Name: Full name, nickname if it reveals identity
- Location: Home address, city, school name, bus stop, where you hang out
- Contact Info: Phone number, email address, usernames that include real names
- Passwords & Codes: Login info, PIN numbers, answers to security questions
- Schedules: Where you’ll be and when (ex. “I’m home alone until 6!”)
- Pictures: Especially ones with school logos, street signs, or house numbers
What is the definition of 'peer pressure'?
To influence or be influenced by members of one's peer group
Identify at least 3 frustration warning signs!
General examples of frustration warning signs:
- Clenched fists
- Tight jaw
- Faster breathing
- Thoughts like “This is stupid” or “I need to leave”
Consider the scenario and choose what time things in your schedule happen, in what order, and make sure that there is enough time for everything:
There can be more than one way of scheduling a day that includes all of these activities! As long as the individual answers in a way that includes everything with general timestamps, they will receive the points!
What kinds of verbal and non-verbal communication can be expressed through online communication?
Give at least two examples of each communication type to receive full points!
(Two examples of verbal, two examples of non-verbal communication = 4 total examples)
Verbal online communication:
Nonverbal online communication:
Give one example of negative peer pressure AND give one example of positive peer pressure.
Individual must provide AT LEAST one example of each to receive full points!
Positive peer pressure: Positive peer pressure encourages individuals to engage in beneficial behaviors, such as participating in healthy activities or academic excellence, which can lead to personal growth and well-being
Negative peer pressure: Negative peer pressure often leads to risky behaviors, such as substance abuse or bullying, which can have serious consequences for mental health and social relationships
- As long as individual gives an answer that fits within both of these descriptions of the two different types of peer pressure, they will receive full points!
Describe the PAUSE strategy that we use when we notice frustration warning signs within ourselves.
What does it mean, and what are the components within this acronym?
Pause (stop your body)
Acknowledge (“I’m getting frustrated”)
Use a coping tool
Say or do something respectful
Exit if needed