Relationships
People we are related to. We spend most of our time with them.
Family
Who can you talk to about your favorite band?
Friends
What can you share with a family member?
Feelings, political beliefs, religious beliefs, health, personal information
Your mom is going out of town and you're feeling very anxious about it. Who can you talk to?
Friends, Close Friends
It's okay to share personal information with strangers on the internet.
FALSE
We should never share personal information with people we do not know. This can be dangerous.
People we know by name but do not talk to very much. We may see them in class or the hallway.
Acquaintance/Peer
Who can you talk to about the Buffalo Bills?
Acquaintances, Friends, Family
What can you share with a friend?
Interests, upcoming plans, school, sports, music, tv, etc.
You are hiking up a hill and notice a trail is closed. You see a stranger walking in that direction. Can you share this information with them?
Yes!
It's okay to share general information with others if it's helpful.
We can give out phone numbers to friends.
TRUE
Staying in touch with friends is a good way to build our relationship.
People we know very well. We hang out with them in and outside of school.
Close Friend
Who can you talk to about your doctor's visit?
Family
What can you share with a stranger?
General information
You meet someone in a chat room online. You have been talking to them for a few weeks and have a lot in common. They ask you to share your address with them so they can send you something in the mail. Should you share this information?
NO!
We only share personal information with people we know very well. If we have never met in-person, they are not a friend.
It's okay to talk to close friends about your fight with your siblings.
TRUE
Close friends are familiar with our family and would be a good person to turn to if you're having a problem.
Community Helpers
Who can you talk to about an upcoming charity event?
Strangers, Acquaintances, Friends
What can you share with a peer?
You are out shopping with your family and get separated in the store. A police officer sees you are scared and offers to help you find your family. He asks you for your parent's names and phone numbers. Can you share this information?
YES!
If we are in an emergency and an officer offers to help us, we can trust them with personal information.
FALSE.
We should share our feelings and personal information with people we know very well.
People we know pretty well. We usually have things in common with them.
Friend
Who can you talk to about your political beliefs?
Family
What can you share with a teacher?
Interests, school-related information, feelings
One of your classmates keeps making rude comments about another friend. You feel uncomfortable and want to talk to someone about this. Who would be a good person to turn to?
A teacher, school counselor, family member, close friend
We should only share information with our friends and family.
FALSE
It's okay to share information with people we do not know as well, as long as the information is not personal.