Dating Behaviors “The chief cause of unhappiness and failure is sacrificing what is wanted most for what is wanted at the moment.”

YOU ARE THE PARENT 1.) Discuss how parents feel about dating situations, using the case studies. (Describe your case study.) Page #7 of Adult Roles and Responsibility Curriculum

What do you think? “Not making a decision is still making a decision. You are just allowing someone to make the decision for you. But remember that you are responsible for the outcome of that decision.”

Values?? 2.) Define the term Values? 3.) Why is it important to know about values when discussing dating? 4.) What are your values?

What value is it? 5.) What values were represented in your case study?

Sexual Responsibility Case Studies 6.) What is the problem? 7.) Identify her/his choices. 8.) Consider the consequences of each choice. 9.) Make a decision 10.) What should she/he do? 11.) What should she tell the other person? 12.) What does her/his choice reflect about their what they value?

How to Say NO Just say no. "I'd rather not." Ignore the comment. Appear not to hear, or act too busy. Make an excuse. "I'm tired." Change the subject. "Isn't it time for dinner." Turn the idea into a joke. "How could you suggest such a thing when you know I'm on a diet."  Act surprised. You've got to be kidding!" Express your feelings for them. "Sorry, but I like you too much to do that." Suggest a different plan. "Let's go to my house and make a pizza." Return the challenge. "If you really liked me you'd never ask me to do that."  Leave. "Go home." 

What are other ways to stay safe? Establishing priorities. How will these keep you safe? Can you think of any others? Avoiding questionable situations. How can you do that?

DATING RULES 13.) List 5 “Dating Rules” as seen through their parents’ eyes. Or rules you might have for your children. 14.) List 5 “Dating Rules” you have for yourself. 15.) How are the rules a parent might have different from those you have for yourself? 16.) What values are represented in your Dating Rules?

Summary: What does "Dating Responsibly or Responsible Dating," mean? Some of the rules we have discussed can be enforced by the parent. Other rules must be handled by the teenager. A responsible teenager will follow the rules that protect him/her. Each time you go on a date, you are associating with another person that is loved very much by his/her parents. They are trusting you with a son or daughter they have spent years teaching and caring for. They have made a big investment in their teenager, and you have a big responsibility to return him/her safe and unharmed. 17.) Explain 3 responsibilities you might have when dating.