Chapter 8 Lessons 2 & 3
Chapter 8Lessons 2 & 3PEER RELATIONSHIPSPeer Pressure &
Refusal SkillsDatingAbstinenceWHAT DOES IT MEAN TO CONFORM?What
were the examples of peer pressure and conformity in this
experiment?
Peer pressure- influence people of your own age or status have
on you (spoken vs. unspoken)
Positive - good influence
2) Negative negative consequences
- harassment persistently annoying others- manipulation indirect
or dishonest way to control influence others
WAYS TO MANIPULATEResponses to Peer Pressure
Passive give in, avoiding- Aggressive overly forcefulAssertive-
stand up for rights in firm but positive wayHOW TO BE ASSERTIVE1) I
messages2) Respectful but firm voice3) Alternatives to actions4)
Clear & simple statements5) Appropriate body language (no mixed
messages)Refusal Skills skills help you say noState your
positionSuggest AlternativesStand your ground
Make your decision knownAvoid tempting situationsChange the
subjectSuggest an alternativeLeave the situationLifeboat
ActivityYou have to decide the order in which you would save the
people on the sinking ship. Place a number next to each description
(1-8).Write on a separate sheet of paper why you would save each
character in that particular order. Lifeboat Activity (cont)Get
into groups with your rows. You must come up with an order of
saving people as a group. Most likely, people are going to have
differing opinions but you can only have one answer.Write this down
on a separate sheet of paper and the reason why you chose each
person in that order.Lifeboat Activity QuestionsPlease answer these
questions in a paragraph:What did this activity have to do with the
topic of peer pressure?Did your groups answer differ from your
individual answer and Why?If you were actually on the lifeboat in
real life, how would peer pressure effect your decision? Why?
Do Now - Answer the questionsWhich would be hardest to accept?-
Husband or wife cheating- Husband or wife doing hard drugs- Finding
out husband or wife was married before and never told you
What do you look for in a mate?- Good looking- lots of money-
Fun to be with
What do you look at when you meet someone of opposite sex? -
eyes- Overall figure- face
Which of these is most preferable to you?- Stay single- married
no kids- married with kids
Do Now: Answer these Brainstorming ?s in your note packetWhat is
your definition of dating?What age should you begin dating?Name
some appropriate places where you could go on a date?Name negative
and positive benefits of dating?5)List concerns your parents have
about dating?Dating & Setting LimitsEstablishing Dating
StandardsSafe transportationReasonable CurfewHave a code of
contactAvoid Risk Situation
Dating Violence 22.4% of women and 15.0% of men first
experienced some form of partner violence between 11 and 17 years
of age
What are qualities found in both?
Feelings Health Relationship
HappyGrowthContentmentEnergizedOptimismSelf RespectEnhanced Self
EsteemEncouragement
Feeling Unhealthy Relationship
FatigueNegativityDeclineIsolationSadnessDiminished
SelfDesperationObsessive thoughts
AbstinenceHow can teen sexual activity have negative
consequences on the following categories?
LIST SOME CONSEQUNCES FOR EACH CATEGORY BELOW:
Physical healthEmotional HealthSocial HealthLegal
Implications
Abstinence What are some reasons to practice abstinence until
marriage?1) Physical Health- Sexual Transmitted Infections-
unplanned pregnancy3) Emotional Health- hurt, self respect, guilt,
regret
4) Social Health- reputation, family members
Committing to AbstinenceEstablish prioritiesSet personal limits
on affectionShare your thoughtsAvoid high pressure situations
*Use refusal techniques
