Healthy Relationships 6th Grade

Communication Skills Communication- the clear exchange of ideas and information Sending and receiving messages Helps people to understand each other

Ways to Communicate Language- a speaker or writer, listener or reader Body Language- facial expressions, eye contact, gestures, and posture -Can sometimes send mixed messages -Other ways can include e-mail, text messages, or mail, sign language.

Advantages and Disadvantages Face to Face Visual Clues Not as easy to express feelings Phone Immediate response No Visual Clues E-Mail and Text Can think and make corrections Can communicate things to be remembered Can not see facial expressions or tone of voice

Communication Styles Aggressive- Using a threatening tone Passive- Shy or meek Assertive- Not shy or hesitant about expressing yourself

Relationship A connection you have with another person Good relationships make you feel loved, wanted, safe, and secure

Family The basic unit of society It includes two or more people brought together by blood, marriage, adoption or desire for mutual support.

Types of Families Couple – A husband and a wife who do not have children Nuclear – Two parents and one or more children Extended – A nuclear family plus other relatives

Types of Families Single Parent – One parent and one or more children Blended – Two people, one or both with children from previous marriages Foster – Adults caring for one or more children born to other parents

Types of Families Adoptive – A couple plus one or more adopted children Joint-Custody – Two parents living apart, sharing custody of their children Single-Custody – Two parents living apart and one or more children living with only one parent

Responsibilities in the Family Parents Children Meet basic need of family Teach and practice good habits Model good communication and health skills Encourage young to practice skills Share household chores Show appreciation Help other family members

Family Changes Changes can include: Job promotion Graduation Family illness Loss of a job Separation Divorce Death

Serious Family Problems Abuse - A pattern of mistreatment of another person Physical Abuse – Involves physical force Emotional Abuse – Made to feel worthless and angry

Serious Family Problems Sexual Abuse – Mistreatment involving sexual activity Neglect – the failure of parents to provide their children with physical and emotional care and protection

Friends and Peers Friendships- Special type of relationship between people who enjoy being together Factors for friendships Same neighborhood School Interests Values Hobbies Activities

Traits of Good Friends Reliable – Dependable Loyal – Faithful Empathy – The ability to identify and share another person’s feelings. Supportive and respectful Accepts views and opinions Cooperation- Work together for common good

Peers Friends and other people in your same age group Peer Pressure – Influence that people your age may have on you

Types of Peer Pressure Positive Inspire to improve Do something worthwhile Join clubs or teams Improve health Study

Types of Peer Pressure Negative Encouraging to: Do something illegal or dangerous Tobacco, alcohol, or drugs Be unkind to someone who is different Be disrespectful to parents or adults Fight or join gangs

Conflicts Disagreements in ideas, beliefs, or interests Caused by: Difference of opinion Jealousy Prejudice- opinion or fear formed without having facts or firsthand knowledge

Preventing Conflicts Good Communication Use “I” statements I feel like your leaving me out Not “You are ignoring me” Tolerance- ability to accept other people as they are

Resolving Conflicts Walk away Refuse to fight Do not take sides Get help from adults Compromise – A skill in which each side gives up something in order to reach and agreeable solution

Negotiation The process of talking about a conflict and deciding how to reach a compromise T - ake a Time Out A - llow each person to tell his or her side L - et each person ask questions K - eep brainstorming