Unit 5: Dating Lesson 23: Purposes of Dating

Bell Quiz 1.What is Risk? 2. Define the difference between Love and Infatuation? 3. What are the three stages of Dating?

Ruminate Use it in a sentence… V: To Meditate, Muse or Ponder

Competencies Identify the qualities that make a good date. Analyze the realities, purposes and types of dating. Plan and Implement a creative date.

Dating Game

Let’s Talk Dating Name: ___________________ 1.My first date was... 2.My dream date would be... 3.My most memorable date was... 4.My worst date was... 5.I think dating should be...

The Three Purposes of Dating

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Socialization To develop appropriate social skills. To practice getting along with others in different settings.

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Recreation To have fun and enjoy the companionship of others. To try new and different activities.

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Mate Selection To see others in many different settings To compare the personality and characteristics of many people.

The Baskin-Robbins Theory

Do not decide on a favorite flavor until you have tried at least 31 different ones.

Committing yourself to one person too early is like deciding “pralines and cream” is the only one for you before you have even tried all the kinds that may be even better!

Do not look for the “Right Date!” Be the “Right Date!”

Lets Practice… Ice Cream Party!!!!

I Hate it When….. 1.All the boys will move to the right side of the room. 2.All the girls will move to the left side of the room. 3.Select a writer for your group. 4.At the top of the paper write….”I Hate it When.” 5.As a group write down things you hate that the opposite sex does on dates.

I Love it When…… 1.Stay in your same groups. 2.At the top of the paper write ”I Love it When….” 3.Choose a scribe or keep the same one. 4. Now list all of the things that you like from the opposite sex on a date.

Creative Dates Here is a list of creative dates.

Dating Hints

1. Don’t wear something you’re not used to wearing.

2. Have a Game Plan

3. Don’t be Late!

4. Don’t say yes to a date just to avoid hurting someone’s feelings.

5. Don’t be horrified if you do something klutzy.

6. Bring Money

Date Assignment

Copy the list of the ideal qualities in a date written by the opposite sex in the class. Ask someone on a date for at least two hours. This person could be a relative (Brother, sister, mom, or dad) friend, or classmate. The date can not cost more than $5.00. On the date you must do everything that an ideal date would do. Have your date sign a sheet of paper saying that they went with you.

Group work Pro and Cons of Hanging OUT Make a list of Pro’s and Con’s of Hanging Out. Write one statement that summarizes your thoughts about Hanging OUT.