SH - Relationships (Lesson)

Relationships

In this module, we will explore the characteristics of healthy and unhealthy relationships in situations of love and dating. This can be a challenging time in a teen's life. We will be looking at decision making, sexual assault, keeping safe, and aspects of healthy and unhealthy relationships. Consent and dating abuse are also important topics to understand.

Relationships

The society in which we live is saturated with sexual images and messages. Unfortunately, many teenagers are uninformed about the consequences associated with being sexually active. In this module, we look at healthy relationships vs. unhealthy relationships. Dating as teenagers can be a healthy relationship.

How do we know what makes a healthy relationship? Although we see lots of relationships on tv and in the movies, many of these relationships are not accurate and healthy portrayals of love, sex, & dating In this module, we will think deeply about how relationships work, how to set boundaries, and how to make wise choices based on our knowledge of potential consequences.

Relationships-

Please watch the video below to learn more about relationships.

What is Dating Abuse?

Dating abuse is a pattern of violent behavior by one partner in a dating relationship toward the other partner. 

Abuse usually begins after a progressive history of verbal and emotional abuse, which is far more likely to occur among young teens. If nothing is done about that abuse, it's likely to become more severe and start including sexual and physical abuse. 

SIGNS OF ABUSE PHYSICAL - Pinching, shoving, slapping. grabbing, etc. - Intimidation (blocking doors. throwing objects) - Use of weapons SEXUAL - Unwanted touching - Forced sexual activities - Pressure to have sex - Threats to find someone. who will do what he or she wants sexually EMOTIONAL/VERBAL - Put-downs, Insults, and rumors - Threats - Possessiveness - Over-dependency - Huge mood swings - Humiliation - Accusations - Withdrawal of attention - Isolation from friends or activities

When To Let Your Teenager Start Dating

Read the article below to learn more about when to let your teenager start dating.

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Rape

Read the article below to learn more about Rape.

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What is a Healthy Relationship? 

Any relationship that you have in your teens will affect your relationships later in life. The lessons you learn about respect, healthy versus unhealthy relationships, and what's right or wrong will carry over into future relationships. So it's important to recognize what characterizes a healthy relationship. Complete the interactive to learn if your relationship is healthy. 

What is an Unhealthy Relationship? 

Relationships can be hard work. It's normal to have ups and downs. But there are some things that just do not belong in a healthy relationship. Warning signs of an unhealthy relationship include being: 

  • Put down
  • Yelled at
  • Shoved
  • Controlled
  • Ignored
  • Embarrassed in front of others
  • Told what you can or cannot wear
  • Made to feel afraid of your boyfriend or girlfriend

These things are not about love or respect. These are signs of an unhealthy relationship. It can happen to anyone--to you, your friends, or other classmates. It happens to both guys and girls. Complete the interactive to learn the signs of dating abuse. 

 

 

 

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