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Types of positive relationships
I can describe different types of positive relationships and explain why they are important.
- Year 7
Types of positive relationships
I can describe different types of positive relationships and explain why they are important.
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Key learning points
- We have lots of different types of relationships in our lives with family, friends, teachers or medical professionals.
- We have relationships for lots of different reasons.
- All positive relationships contain healthy boundaries and respect.
- Positive relationships should make a person feel valued, safe and secure.
Keywords
Relationship - in this context, the ways in which people connect with each other
Boundary - an imaginary line separating what we will and won't allow
Respect - being considerate of others and the world around you; treating people fairly and how you would like to be treated
Common misconception
The qualities of all relationships are exactly the same.
Although all relationships should be built on healthy boundaries and respect, the qualities of a relationship can vary depending on who the relationship is with.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the words with the correct definition.
a disagreement between two or more people
the exchange of words to express thoughts, feelings and ideas
treating people unfairly and not how you would like to be treated
Q2.Which of these behaviours are respectful?
Q3. means gaining permission from a person before you do something.
Q4.Positive relationships should make a person feel ...
Q5.If a relationship is negative, a person could ...
Q6.Which of these statements are true?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the words to the correct definitions.
the ways in which people connect with each other
being considerate of others and the world around you
an imaginary line separating what we will and won't allow
Q2.Match the relationship to the correct type.
family
professional working
romantic
patient-healthcare provider
friends
Q3.Relationships can be formed for lots of reasons, such as ...
Q4.The qualities of a relationship can vary depending on the relationship is with.
Q5.When a person's boundaries are respected in a relationship, they will feel ...
Q6.Decide whether a boundary is being respected or disrespected in each of the examples.
making someone feel guilty for not spending money the same way as you
calling a person by the name or title they ask you to
hugging a person when they request no physical contact