Transcript Peer Relationships

Relationships
Chapter 5
Relationships are
connections you make with
other people and groups in
your life.
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Relationships
Define these words:
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Peer
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Acquaintance
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Friend
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Clique
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Peer pressure
Relationships
Define these words:
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Peer
People in the same age group as you.
Acquaintance
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Friend
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Clique
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Peer pressure
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Relationships
Define these words:
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Peer
People in the same age group as you.
Acquaintance
A person you know slightly but do not consider a
close friend.
Friend
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Clique
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Peer pressure
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Relationships
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Peer
People in the same age group as you.
Acquaintance
A person you know slightly but do not consider a
close friend.
Friend
a person attached to another by feelings of
affection or personal regard.
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Clique
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Peer pressure
Friendship…
Friendship is important to your social health.
What makes a good friend?
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Trustworthiness
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Trustworthy friends are honest and reliable.
They are Sympathetic
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Sympathetic friends are aware of how you may be feeling
at a given moment.
They care and respect you.
 They forgive you.
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Friendship…
How do you make friends?
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Be yourself.
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Do not pretend to be someone you are not.
Make an effort to meet new people.
Join a club or team.
 Join a youth group or worthwhile cause.
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What about dating?
During adolescence, you may begin to feel attracted
to others.
 Dating is a special form of friendship.
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It involves two people who enjoy each others company
and who share common interests and values.
Relationships
Define these words:
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Peer
People in the same age group as you.
Acquaintance
A person you know slightly but do not consider a
close friend.
Friend
a person attached to another by feelings of
affection or personal regard.
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Clique
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Peer pressure
Relationships
Define these words:
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Peer
People in the same age group as you.
Acquaintance
A person you know slightly but do not consider a
close friend.
Friend
a person attached to another by feelings of
affection or personal regard.
Clique
A group of friends who hang out together and act in
similar ways
Peer pressure
Relationships
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Peer
People in the same age group as you.
Acquaintance
A person you know slightly but do not consider a
close friend.
Friend
a person attached to another by feelings of
affection or personal regard.
Clique
A group of friends who hang out together and act in
similar ways
Peer pressure
The influence to go along with the beliefs and
actions of other people of your age.
Peer Pressure
The influence to go along with the beliefs and
actions of other people of your age.
Positive Peer Pressure
Negative Peer Pressure
Pressure that inspires you to be the best
person you can be!
Pressure to do something that could hurt
you or others.
• Trying out for a team
• Make fun of someone
• Trying something new and different.
• Try dangerous things. (drugs)
• Participate in dangerous activity.
Negative pressure is often easier to recognize than
positive peer pressure.
Peer Pressure
Refusal skills are communication strategies that
help you say NO effectively.
Styles of communication
Aggressive Communication
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Speaking in a way that is overly forceful, pushy,
hostile, or otherwise attacking in approach.
Passive Communication
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A tendency to give up, give in, or back down
without standing up for your rights and needs.
Assertive Communication
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Behaving with confidence and clearly stating
your intentions.
Peer Pressure
Many teens find that the STOP strategy is an
effective way to use refusal skills.
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Say NO in a firm voice.
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Tell why not.
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Offer other ideas.
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Promptly leave.
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