Healthy & Unhealthy Relationships

Teen Dating Violence Facts

Teens can get protective orders without notifying their parents against someone they are dating.

16-25 at highest risk 70% of sexual assault cases involve

date rape. 1 in 5 high school aged girls have

experienced dating violence.

How does it start?

A small slap or hit “I let him do it” “I don’t want to

loose him” Keep away from

friends Controlling

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“Big Hero” He liked me-he picked me Flattery Controlling “Like the power” Texting and calls-”Where are you, what

are you doing”

How to Recognize it!

Put downs-ugly, fat, stupid

Disrespect in front of others

Can’t make a decision

Not going to change

How to prevent it

“I don’t even know you”

Break UP Don’t waste time Talk to someone Don’t deal with it

yourself

Daters Bill of Rights

Listened to seriously Treated with Respect Feel Safe Keep Relationships with friends and family Not Responsible for partners actions Not abused emotionally, sexually, or

physically I can leave any relationship or fall out of

love

Question…

If a friend was in an abusive relationship, what would you do? What would you say to that friend?

Healthy Relationships

Healthy relationships bring happiness and health to our lives. There are basic ways to make relationships healthy, even though each one is different…..parents, siblings, friends, boyfriends/girlfriends, teachers, and classmates.

What makes a healthy relationship? Keep your

expectations realistic

Talk with each other Take the time: really

be there Genuinely listen Listen with your

ears and your heart Ask questions

Share information Be flexible Take care of you Be dependable Don’t criticize Don’t assume Don’t hold grudges

Remember…

The most important thing is to BE YOURSELF! It’s much easier and much more fun to be you than to pretend to be something or someone else.

Healthy Relationships are made of REAL people, not IMAGES!

Dating Skills….

Do not base your self esteem on your ability to get a date

Ask questions and get the facts before accepting a date

Don’t hesitate to call your parents if you need help

Dating Skills

Be ok with staying home when you don’t want to date

Stick with your commitments and don’t change your plans if someone/ something better comes along

Be honest and kind when you turn someone down for a date.

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