Year 7

Ending friendships / relationships

In this lesson, we will learn about why and how a friendship might end and how to maturely respond to these situations. We will also look at the damaging nature of trying to maintain an unwanted friendship/relationship.

Year 7

Ending friendships / relationships

In this lesson, we will learn about why and how a friendship might end and how to maturely respond to these situations. We will also look at the damaging nature of trying to maintain an unwanted friendship/relationship.

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Why/how friendships might end
  2. Moving on' and mature responses to relationships that may end
  3. Damaging nature of trying to maintain an unwanted friendship / relationship

Content guidance

  • Contains subject matter which individuals may find upsetting.

Supervision

Adult supervision suggested

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5 Questions

Q1.
Which of these can help if there is conflict in a relationship? (Answer as many or few that are suitable).
Correct answer: Apologising
Correct answer: Clarifying
Ignoring
Correct answer: Listening
Q2.
All friendships last forever.
Correct answer: False
True
Q3.
Which of these are the 4 R's of 'restorative practice'?
Correct answer: Reintegration
Correct answer: Repair
Correct answer: Respect
Correct answer: Responsibility
Rumour
Q4.
Resolving a conflict is a good way to understand how someone else is feeling.
False
Correct answer: True
Q5.
Which of these might cause conflict in a relationship? (Answer as many or few that are suitable).
Correct answer: Finding new interests/people
Correct answer: Jealousy
Joining a new after-school club together
Correct answer: Miscommunication

5 Questions

Q1.
What word is missing from the definition? Emotionally mature; someone who can manage their ____________ no matter the circumstances.
Conflicts
Correct answer: Emotions
Friendships
Q2.
What is the name of the meeting you might ask for if you are experiencing conflict in a friendship?
Conflict resolution meeting
Reconciliation meeting
Correct answer: Restorative practice meeting
Q3.
You should maintain a relationship with someone who does not want to.
Correct answer: False
True
Q4.
Friendships only end if someone is being unkind to the other person.
Correct answer: False
True
Q5.
Is it ok to change your mind after you have made a decision?
No
Correct answer: Yes