Pressure to change boundaries
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can describe tactics for maintaining my boundaries.
Key learning points
- Sometimes we experience peer pressure to change our boundaries.
- We may feel pressure from friends to do things we do not want to do.
- We may feel pressure to share images or videos that are embarrassing or make us feel uncomfortable.
- We should seek support if someone is not respecting our boundaries.
- Good friends respect each other's boundaries.
Keywords
Boundary - an imaginary line separating what we will and won't allow
Peer pressure - when someone tries to persuade or force someone else to do something
Maintain - in this context, putting in effort to keep a relationship healthy and working
Common misconception
Our boundaries are more important than those of other people.
Everyone's boundaries are equally important and worthy of respect.
Teacher tip
Remind pupils that they have the right to our own boundaries, but not the right to control those of other people.
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Depiction or discussion of peer pressure or bullying
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the words to their definition.
in this context, something to do with ourselves
in this context, putting in effort to keep a relationship healthy
to treat someone worse because of their characteristics
Q2.A is an imaginary line separating what we will and won't allow.
Q3.Which of these statements are true?
Q4.There are protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.
Q5.Which of these are not protected characteristics?
Q6.Match the statement with whether it is a healthy or unhealthy boundary.
healthy boundary
unhealthy boundary
healthy boundary
healthy boundary
unhealthy boundary
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the words to their definition.
an imaginary line separating what we will and won't allow
when someone tries to persuade or force someone else to do something
something you can choose instead of something else
Q2.Which of these statements are true?
Q3.Sometimes we may experience peer pressure to ...
Q4.Match the behaviour with whether it is something a good friend would do or not.
a good friend wouldn't do this
a good friend would do this
a good friend wouldn't do this
a good friend would do this
Q5.If we’re online and we want to remove ourselves from a situation, we can someone who is putting us under peer pressure.
Q6.How can we maintain our boundaries?
To help you plan your 6 RSHE (PSHE) lesson on: Pressure to change boundaries, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your 6 RSHE (PSHE) lesson on: Pressure to change boundaries, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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