What is a toxic relationship? How are teens influenced by family interactions? What is healthy/unhealthy while dating?
This week's hosts, Nonye and Debo, have a conversation with classmates Kai and Charlie to talk through unhealthy relationships. The 8th graders define "toxic relationships" and give an explanation about their effect on teenage life. Detailed discussion points: red flags in relationships, family interactions, dating as a teen, the pressure to please parents, setting social boundaries, respecting privacy, trust vs dishonesty, insecurity issues, rebuilding friendships, and many more social health topics.
RESOURCES
Students: Frenemies and Toxic Friendships
Parents: Teens and Romantic Relationships
Teachers: Love is Respect: Educators Toolkit
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