Chapter 6 Building Healthy Relationships

1. Chapter 6 Building HealthyRelationships Lesson 3 Your Friendships andPeer Pressure Teacher’s notes are available in the notes section of this presentation. Next >>

2. Learning Targets • explainwhy friends are important. • identifythe characteristics of good friendship. • recognizeways of keeping friendships strong. • applydecision-making skills to resist peer pressure.

3. Classwork • Read textbook pages 184-188 • Copy the vocabulary words and their definitions into your notebook • Complete worksheet – Reteaching Activity 6-3 • Complete worksheet Lesson Quiz 6-3 • Complete Friend Inventory – Rate Yourself as a Friend

4. A relationship with someone you know, trust, and regard with affection • friendship Someone you see occasionally or know casually • acquaintance When both sides in a conflict agree to give upsomething in order to reach a solution that satisfies everyone • compromise

5. People close to your age who are a lot like you • peers The influence that your peer group has on you • peer pressure A response that declares your position stronglyand confidently • assertiveresponse

6. Friends Are Important A strong friendship takes time to develop. friendship A relationship with someone you know, trust, and regard with affection Strong friendships are a building block for social health.

7. Friends Are Important In time, an acquaintance may become a friend. acquaintance Someone you see occasionally or know casually Strong friendships are a building block for social health.

8. Traits of a Good Friend Trust Caring Respect Loyalty

9. Building Friendships Making new friends can be difficult. Try joining groups who have interests similar to yours.

10. Building Friendships Tips for Building Friendships Spend more timewith yourfriends. Identify problemsand try toresolve them. Communicateopenly andhonestly. Be there whenyour friendsneed you. Encourage yourfriends to gofor their goals.

11. Knowing When to Compromise When disagreements happen, friends are willing to compromise. compromise When both sides in a conflict agree to give up something in order to reach a solution that satisfies everyone You should not compromise when you have to act against your values or if you might end up harming yourself or others.

12. Peer Pressure Most of your friends are probably your peers. peers People close to you in age who are a lot like you Peerpressure can be positive or negative. peer pressure The influence that your peer group has on you

13. Negative Peer Pressure Friends should not pressure you to do something that is unhealthy or unsafe, or that goes against your family’s values. True friends respect your choices.

14. Negative Peer Pressure If you can tell that a situation might be unsafe or harmful, don’t take part in it. Resisting Negative Peer Pressure Avoid the situation.

15. H Healthful E Ethical L Legal P Parent-Approved Negative Peer Pressure Resisting Negative Peer Pressure Make responsibledecisions usingthe H.E.L.P.criteria.

16. Negative Peer Pressure Don’t get caught up defending yourself or trading insults. Focus on why you are saying no. Resisting Negative Peer Pressure Focus on the issues.

17. Negative Peer Pressure Resisting Negative Peer Pressure Use anassertive response. assertive A response that response declares your position strongly and confidently

18. Negative Peer Pressure If someone becomes angry with you or abusive toward you, simply walk away. Resisting Negative Peer Pressure Walk away.

19. Positive Peer Pressure Your friends give positive peer pressure when they suggest to do the right thing. Good friends help you say no to risk behaviors, such as using tobacco.

20. Lesson 3 Review What I Learned VocabularyDefine friendship. Friendship is a relationship with someone you know, trust, and regard with affection.

21. Lesson 3 Review What I Learned IdentifyWhat are three qualities of a good friend? Any three: trust, caring, respect, loyalty

22. Lesson 3 Review What I Learned ListName three ways to build strong friendships. Any three: spend more time with your friends, identity problems and try to resolve them, communicate, be there when friends need help, give encouragement

23. Lesson 3 Review What I Learned DistinguishWhat is the difference between negativepeer pressure and positive peer pressure? Positive peer pressure can improve your health and help you feel better about yourself. Negative peer pressure puts you at risk.

24. Lesson 3 Review What I Learned ExplainWhen is it important to walk away from asituation in which you face negative peer pressure? When you feel that your words are having no effect or someone becomes abusive

25. Lesson 3 Review Thinking Critically InferHow does having strong friendships affect thethree sides of your health triangle? Friendships can influence you to practice healthful behaviors, give you support, and help maintain good emotional and mental health.

26. Lesson 3 Review Thinking Critically Comparing and ContrastingExplain the consequencesthat both positive and negative influences from a peercan have on a teen’s life. Sample answer: A negative influence may persuade you to risk your health. A positive influence may help your self-esteem and encourage you to pursue your goals

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