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Your Friendships

Your Friendships. G11 HECMA Term 2 Lesson 3. Learning Objectives. Explain why friends are important. Identify the characteristics of a good friendship Recognize ways to keep friendships strong Describe ways to resist peer pressure. Friends A re Important.

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Your Friendships

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  1. YourFriendships G11 HECMA Term 2 Lesson 3

  2. Learning Objectives • Explain why friends are important. • Identify the characteristics of a good friendship • Recognize ways to keep friendships strong • Describe ways to resist peer pressure

  3. Friends Are Important • A friendship is a relationship with someone you know, trust and regard with affection. • Friends are usually people who live near you and have the same interests as you. • Strong friendships are important for your social health.

  4. Friends Are Important • Friendships can take time to develop. • Some people have one close friend, others have many close friends. • Some people have acquaintances– this is someone you see occasionally and know casually. • Friendships let you share your life (the good and bad) with people you know well.

  5. Traits of a Good Friend Friendship is a very important relationship. Most friendships have the following qualities: • Trust– being open and honest • Care– listening, understanding and accepting • Respect – treat each other as equals • Loyalty – Stay together no matter what, support and forgive

  6. Building Friendships • Some people make friends easily, while others find it difficult. • Making friends can be easier when you join groups who have similar interests to you. • Try a sports team or club to meet people

  7. Building Friendships • Other ways you can build friendships: • Spend more time with your friends • Communicate openly • Be there when your friends need help • Encourage your friends to reach their goals • Be tolerant – this means accepting people as they are, no matter their race or culture

  8. Knowing When to Compromise • Sometimes you may have disagreements with your friends and sometimes it is hard to find a solution. • When disagreements happen, friends are willing to compromise. • Compromise is when both sides give up something in order to reach a solution.

  9. Knowing When to Compromise • Compromise is the best answer for many disagreements, but sometimes it is not the best choice.

  10. Peer Pressure • Most of your friends are your peers. This means they are people close to you in age who you like a lot. • Teens can worry about what their peers think of them, and your peers opinions can affect how you act. • This is called Peer Pressure – it means the influence that your peer group has on you

  11. Negative Peer Pressure • Friends should not pressure you to do something that is unhealthy or unsafe. • For example – Friends should not pressure you to use tobacco, ask to break rules or copy homework. • Negative peer pressure can also be name calling, teasing, threats, bribes.

  12. Negative Peer Pressure • You can learn to recognize negative peer pressure by using the H.E.L.P criteria. H – Healthful E – Ethical L – Legal P – Parent approval • If your friends are asking you to do something that doesn’t fit the criteria – DON’T GO ALONG!

  13. Positive Peer Pressure • Your friends can give positive peer pressure when they suggest you do the right thing. • For example – The may encourage you to study more, join a club or volunteer for a group. • Positive peer pressure can be good for you – it can improve your health and help you feel better about yourself.

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