Relationship Lessons

​A healthy relationship 
will never require you 
to sacrifice your friends,
your dreams, or your dignity. 

​- Mandy Hale
Big Questions ​
  1. How can we protect our boundaries?
  2. What are red flags for abusive relationships?
  3. What does a healthy relationship look like?​
The assignments that have activities are in red.
The Sound of Love?
Play Love Songs (1:29) and Discuss
Love Song Discussion
  • ​Are these love songs actually creepy? Do they show a respect for personal boundaries?
  • Can a song or person be romantic and creepy?
  • What might this say about the way love/romance is portrayed in movies and songs?
  • Is the possible creepiness a matter of perspective or based on objective words and behavior?
  • Do you know of any other serious ‘love’ songs that might describe questionable behavior?
"My Boundaries"
is an activity lesson from Advocates for Youth.  
​It helps students understand the importance of personal boundaries and protecting them.
  • Writing a response to how it feels to be stuck. or
  • Writing a response to how it feels to be ghosted. ​
  • Artistic Expression of the writing response.
  • ​Writing reflection on the quote and art.
  • Gaslighting & Red Flags
  • Coping with Ghosting
  • Violence & Stand Your Ground 
  • Sirens Poems Analysis
  • Personal Bill of Rights
  • Healthy Boundaries
  • Healthy Relationships
  • Information on Teen Dating
  • DV Quizzes
  • Advise on how to get help
7.  Spread the Word, Support and Encourage Others 
Now that you have some information on the spectrum of relationships from healthy to unhealthy to abusive, find a way to educate others.
Create a Tik-Tok, Meme, skit, brochure, poster, talk to a friend, classmate, coworker...
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