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Real life friendships in comparison to online friendships

This lesson will focus on identifying the positives of both online and 'real life' friendships, when online friendships become problematic (e.g. continual need for attention or approval), and recognising the common healthy features of both kinds of relationship (online and 'real life'). This lesson covers some content that may be a sensitive topic for you. We recommend checking with a trusted adult before starting or doing the lesson with a trusted adult nearby.

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Real life friendships in comparison to online friendships

This lesson will focus on identifying the positives of both online and 'real life' friendships, when online friendships become problematic (e.g. continual need for attention or approval), and recognising the common healthy features of both kinds of relationship (online and 'real life'). This lesson covers some content that may be a sensitive topic for you. We recommend checking with a trusted adult before starting or doing the lesson with a trusted adult nearby.

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Key learning points

  1. Identifying the positives of both online and 'real life' friendships
  2. Identifying when online friendships become problematic (e.g. continual need for attention or approval)
  3. Recognising the common healthy features of both kinds of relationship (online and 'real life')

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5 Questions

Q1.
Social media ...
Is a subject studied at school
Is any publication relating to society.
Correct answer: Is computer-based sharing of information via networks.
Q2.
Fear of missing out (FOMO) is ...
Correct answer: Anxiety caused by online posts that something exciting might be happening elsewhere
Being scared of going out
Missing having a fear of anything
Q3.
Which of the following is NOT a reason why people overshare?
Anonymity
Boredom
Delayed communication
Correct answer: High self-esteem
Q4.
Which of the following is NOT a problem associated with oversharing?
Encouraging a need for attention or validation.
Exposing vulnerabilities.
Potentially damaging your mental health.
Correct answer: Sharing a true representation of yourself.
Q5.
Which of the following is NOT a positive of social media?
Awareness of worldwide events.
Boosting self-confidence.
Correct answer: Potential to cause anxiety.
Social interaction.

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5 Questions

Q1.
What does 'Catfishing' mean?
Influencing other people into buying certain products.
Correct answer: Pretending to be someone you are not online in order to procure a romantic relationship.
Repeated, intentional harassment via the internet.
Q2.
Real friends are NOT usually ...
Local.
Those you can physically see.
Correct answer: Virtual.
Q3.
Which of the following is NOT a negative associated with online friends?
Can be fake.
Correct answer: Can be fully trusted.
Can Disappear overnight.
Cannot be relied upon.
Might misunderstand what you say.
Q4.
Which of the following are NOT warning signs of a problematic online friendship?
They ask you to message privately or keep secrets.
Correct answer: They inspire you to be better.
They offer to buy you gifts.
They put pressure on you.
They seem too good to be true.
Q5.
What are common healthy features of 'real' and 'online' friendships?
Arguing and name-calling.
Correct answer: Being an emotional support to one another.
Gossiping about each other.
Keeping secrets from each other.